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    Windows 10 Now On Mobile

    Microsoft has introduced Windows 10 mobile operating software on its smartphones. The software is on Lumia 950 and 950 XL.
    Introducing the phone to stakeholders in Lagos, the company said it was introducing the best it had to offer with the Lumia 950 XL and Lumia 950. This will be followed up with more affordable devices.
    Beyond the devices, it said the aim was to showcase its newest Windows 10 mobile OS, which it hoped would resonate with consumers already using Windows 10 on their desktops and ultimately “coax developers into making more universal apps for the platform.”
    The 950XL comes with a 5.7-inch Quad HD Amoled display with Nokia’s iconic ClearBlack technology for better sunlight legibility.
    “The display is absolutely stunning, producing neutral colours and high brightness levels for almost any lighting conditions. Our test unit seems to produce a bluish tinge if you tilt the phone vertically or horizontally.

    “This is easily noticeable on white backgrounds but not so much on other colours. We checked this with a couple of other units as well and noticed the same problem,” the company said in a statement.
    According to the Public Relations and Communications Lead at Microsoft Nigeria, Mr. Yemi Orimolade, all the buttons are placed on the right, including the camera shutter button, while the headphone socket and USB Type-C charging ports are placed on the top and bottom respectively.
    “Around the back, we have the 20-megapixel PureView camera, a triple-LED dual-tone flash and speaker grille. The camera cluster bulges out very slightly so that the speaker is not muffled when placed on a flat surface.

    “You shouldn’t worry too much about scratches to the lens either as the glass cover is slightly recessed so that it doesn’t make direct contact with the surface. The rear cover is removable just as the 3340mAh battery. You will also find two slots for Nano-SIM cards and a microSD card slot,” Orimolade said.
    He said Lumia 950 XL might not look as glamorous as some of the other flagship products but noted that it was well-built for durability.
    “The design does feel a bit bland however and not as exciting as past Lumia devices. The phone comes bundled with a charger with a fixed cable, USB data cable, headset and a couple of instruction booklets. The quality of the accessories is very good and they feel durable enough,” he added.

    Microsoft Lumia 950 vs Microsoft Lumia 950 XL comparison


     
      Compare Microsoft Lumia 950Compare Microsoft Lumia 950 XL
    General   
    Alternate names
    Release date October 2015 October 2015
    Form factor Touchscreen Touchscreen
    Dimensions (mm) 145.00 x 73.20 x 8.20 151.90 x 78.40 x 8.10
    Weight (g) 150.00 165.00
    Battery capacity (mAh) 3000 3340
    Removable battery Yes Yes
    Colours
    SAR value NA NA

    Display
       
    Screen size (inches) 5.20 5.70
    Touchscreen Yes Yes
    Resolution 1440x2560 pixels 1440x2560 pixels
    Pixels per inch (PPI) 564 518

    Hardware
       
    Processor 1.8GHz    octa-core
    Processor make Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 Qualcomm Snapdragon 810
    RAM 3GB 3GB
    Internal storage 32GB 32GB
    Expandable storage Yes Yes
    Expandable storage type microSD microSD
    Expandable storage up to (GB) 200 200

    Camera
       
    Rear camera 20-megapixel 20-megapixel
    Flash Yes Yes
    Front camera 5-megapixel 5-megapixel
    Front Flash No No

    Software
       
    Operating System Windows 10 Mobile  Windows 10 Mobile 
    Skin

    Connectivity
       
    Wi-Fi Yes Yes
    Wi-Fi standards supported 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac
    GPS Yes Yes
    Bluetooth Yes, v 4.10 Yes, v 4.10
    NFC Yes Yes
    Infrared No No
    Headphones 3.5mm 3.5mm
    FM Yes Yes
    Number of SIMs 1 1
    SIM Type Nano-SIM Nano-SIM
    GSM/ CDMA GSM GSM
    3G Yes Yes
    4G/ LTE Yes Yes
    Supports 4G in India (Band 40) Yes Yes

    Sensors
       
    Compass/ Magnetometer Yes Yes
    Proximity sensor Yes Yes
    Accelerometer Yes Yes
    Ambient light sensor Yes Yes
    Gyroscope Yes Yes
    Barometer Yes Yes
    Temperature sensor No No

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