Lumia 950
Microsoft’s Windows 10 Mobile flagship — Continuum dock.
The Microsoft Lumia 950 is a flagship Microsoft smartphone released Nov 2015, with a launch price of $549. It pairs the Snapdragon 808 with a 5.2" AMOLED display, a 20 MP PureView main camera and a 3,000 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 50/100 — A flagship caught on a sinking platform. Standout strengths: continuum desktop mode. and pureview 20 mp camera. Main trade-off: windows 10 mobile died.
A flagship caught on a sinking platform.
Lumia 950 had excellent hardware ideas — Continuum, PureView — but Windows 10 Mobile couldn’t sustain a developer ecosystem.
Read the full review- Continuum desktop mode.
- PureView 20 MP camera.
- Removable battery + microSD.
- Liquid cooling rare for 2015.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Lumia 950 compares
| Lumia 950 | Galaxy S25 Ultra | Lumia 950 XL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 50 | 89 | 52 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 808 | SD 8 Elite | Snapdragon 810 |
| Display | 5.2" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 5.7" AMOLED |
| Main camera | 20 MP PureView | 200 MP · f/1.7 | 20 MP PureView |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 3,340 mAh |
| Launch price | $549 | $1,299 | $649 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Lumia 950 released?
The Lumia 950 was released in Nov 2015.
How much does the Lumia 950 cost?
The Lumia 950 launched at $549 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Lumia 950 screen size and type?
The Lumia 950 has a 5.2" AMOLED display.
What chipset does the Lumia 950 use?
The Lumia 950 is powered by the Snapdragon 808 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Lumia 950 have?
The Lumia 950 ships with 3 GB · 32 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Lumia 950 battery capacity?
The Lumia 950 has a 3,000 mAh battery.
Does the Lumia 950 have wireless charging?
The Lumia 950 supports Qi wireless charging.
What is the Lumia 950 main camera?
The Lumia 950 has a 20 MP PureView main camera.
Does the Lumia 950 have 5G?
The Lumia 950 does not support 5G (4G LTE only).
How much does the Lumia 950 weigh?
The Lumia 950 weighs 150 g.
What colours does the Lumia 950 come in?
The Lumia 950 is available in 2 colours: White, Black.
Is the Lumia 950 worth buying?
Lumia 950 had excellent hardware ideas — Continuum, PureView — but Windows 10 Mobile couldn’t sustain a developer ecosystem. SpecEagle gives the Lumia 950 an editorial score of 50/100.
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