Microsoft Philippines launched today two new Lumia smartphones that should pique the interests of any mobile professional. The Microsoft Lumia 950 and 950 XL are the newest flagship models and the first to come with the Windows 10 Operating System. At long last, they’re finally here!
Before we move on, let’s check out their specs:
MICROSOFT LUMIA 950 SPECS
OS: Microsoft Windows 10
Processor: 1.82 GHz Cortex A-57 Dual-Core processor and 1.44 GHz Cortex A-53 Quad-Core Processor Qualcomm MSM8992 Snapdragon 808 | Adreno 418
Display: 1440 x 2560 5.2-inch AMOLED Display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Wireless Connections: LTE, Bluetooth 4.1, WiFi a/b/g/n/ac, A-GPS GLONASS, NFC
Memory: 32GB Internal Storage expandable with a MicroSD card up to 200GB, 3GB RAM
Connectors: USB-C port
Camera: 20.0 Megapixels with Carl Zeiss Optics, OIS, Auto-Focus and Triple-LED flash (Main Camera), 5.0 Megapixels (Front)
SIM Card Slot: 2x Nano SIM Card Required
Battery: 3,000 mAh
SRP: Php 28,990.00
MICROSOFT LUMIA 950 XL SPECS
OS: Microsoft Windows 10
Processor: 2 GHz Cortex A-57 Quad-Core processor and 1.5 GHz Cortex A-53 Quad-Core Processor Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 | Adreno 430
Display: 1440 x 2560 5.7-inch AMOLED Display with Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Wireless Connections: LTE, Bluetooth 4.1, WiFi a/b/g/n/ac, A-GPS GLONASS, NFC
Memory: 32GB Internal Storage expandable with a MicroSD card up to 200GB, 3GB RAM
Connectors: USB-C port
Camera: 20.0 Megapixels with Carl Zeiss Optics, OIS, Auto-Focus and Triple-LED flash (Main Camera), 5.0 Megapixels (Front)
SIM Card Slot: 2x Nano SIM Card Required
Battery: 3,340 mAh
SRP: Php 32,990.00
Both the Microsoft Lumia 950 and 950 XL can let a user download apps from Microsoft’s Universal App Store. Microsoft announced their Universal App Store for Windows 10 a few months ago where Windows PC, Tablet and Smartphone users can download their apps regardless of which Windows 10 device they use.
With Continuum built-in to the Lumias and the Microsoft Display Dock connected, the devices can become a true and complete desktop PC with a monitor, keyboard and mouse. Even the interface is close to the Windows 10 OS installed in my notebook, so the familiarity of Windows 10 is there which means the learning curve for the user should be easy. The PC that you use for emails, Office documents and web browsing is actually your mobile phone! Isn’t that fantastic?
The Microsoft Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL will be available in our shores after 2 weeks. I have already requested a review unit with the Microsoft Display Dock, and I will do a full review once I already have them.
