Microsoft Reveals the Lumia 950 & 950 XL Smartphones; Full Specs, Features, Pricing and Release Date

[dgstorm]

Next up we have Microsoft's impressive new Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL smartphones. These are full Windows 10 smartphones with impressive new technology. Not only did Microsoft include a number of high-end hardware improvements for this new line of Lumias, they also added a ton of extra features and functions which make the Lumia a competitive powerhouse in the smartphone world.

First we will share a breakdown of hardware tech:

• 5.2-inch WQHD (1440 x 2560) OLED (5.7-inch for the Lumia 950 XL)
• 3GB of RAM
• Snapdragon 808 processor with liquid cooling tech
• 20-megapixel PureView camera (with triple LED flash) rear camera - optical image stabilization - dedicated camera button
• Wide-angle 5-megapixel front-facing camera is also included.
• USB Type-C connectors
• 32GB Storage
• A microSD cards that can add up to 256GB of additional storage
• Adaptive antennae technology

Next we will share some of the new software and OS capabilities:

• Full mobile Windows 10 - multi-tasking, can use the usual assortment of Windows PC commands - includes a Start Menu
• Continuum that lets you plug your phone into a dock and use it as a PC - Continuum can be used by plugging the Lumia into a Microsoft display dock with an HDMI cable that connects it to a monitor - The dock also features three USB ports for additional accessories.
• Glance screen technology that lets you see notifications and other info at a glance without turning on the phone.

That's only just some of the fresh new ideas packed into Microsoft's new Lumias. The new Lumias will start selling in November for $550 for the Lumia 950 and $650 for the Lumia 950 XL.

 

[smalltowngirl13]

Am truly hoping that these will be released on the VZW network although I have not seen, heard or found any confirmation that they will be. It looks like only TMo and AT&T have confirmed their release.

 

[leeshor]

They really have gone all in on that 950 XL

 

[hughlle]

I will definately be getting one. I only have internet on my phone, and with limited tethering. Continuum makes the tethering limit obsolete I assume that a carrier wouldn't be able to try and argue that is tethering.

 

[GreyFox7]

No mention of pen support was there?

 

[TeknoBlast]

I have a upgrade coming up in November, definitely getting the 950XL. TMO you better have it!!

 

[hughlle]

No mention of pen support was there?

I must have missed that as well :/

 

[cereal killer]

So impressed with MSFT's entire presentation. These phones are incredible and were worth the wait. Bravo Microsoft!!

 

[cereal killer]

Just keeps getting better
Mozo Accessories | official Lumia mobile accessories partner

Leather or metal back anyone?

 

[dgstorm]

Here's an even more comprehensive breakdown of internal hardware for the new Lumia's from Microsoft:

Talkman (Lumia 950)

• Matte White or black polycarbonate body
• 5.2 inch WQHD (1440x2560) OLED display
• Snapdragon 808, 64-bit Hexa core
• Iris scanner (infrared) for Windows Hello
• 3GB of RAM
• 32GB of internal storage with a microSD card slot
• 20MP PureView rear camera
• 5MP Wide-angle front facing camera
• 3000 mAh removable battery
• Qi wireless charging with flip cover
• USB Type-C

Cityman (Lumia 950 XL)

• Matte White or black polycarbonate body
• 5.7 inch WQHD (1440x2560) OLED display
• Snapdragon 810, 64-bit Octa core
• Iris scanner (infrared) for Windows Hello
• 3GB of RAM
• 32GB of internal storage with a microSD card slot
• 20MP PureView rear camera with triple LED flash
• 1mm silver ring inside the circumference of the black camera pod
• Aluminum side buttons
• 5MP Wide-angle front facing camera
• 3300 mAh removable battery
• Qi wireless charging integrated
• USB Type-C

 

[Hazza]

Finally! Been waiting for SD Card support in the 9xx line. Will definitely upgrade my 920!