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After almost two years since launching its last flagship smartphone, Microsoft took the wraps off a duo of high-end devices last month — Microsoft Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL. The Lumia 950 we are reviewing today is the pocket friendly member of this power couple — it sports a 5.2-inch display, whereas the Lumia 950 XL packs a 5.7-inch unit. Both devices run the Redmond giant's brand new, critically acclaimed Windows 10, and promise to deliver the same experience as PCs running the same OS. When paired to an optional Microsoft Display Dock, they can also transform into highly capable desktop PCs via an innovative new feature called Continuum. Microsoft is targeting three separate audiences with the Lumia 950, with the most important one being current owners with Windows Phone smartphones, looking for an upgrade. Enterprise customers are another group of potential users thanks to the device's seamless integration with Microsoft's office and enterprise products. The third set of potential Lumia 950 customers are existing Windows 10 users, willing to extend their desktop experience to their pocket. A Few Nerdy Bits Flagship smartphones always come with a set of impressive numbers and features attached and the Microsoft Lumia 950 is no different. Below are the handset's key specs you need to be aware of.
In the Metal Microsoft Lumia 950 features the same design language as its lower priced siblings. The smartphone consists of a white or black polycarbonate shell with a Windows logo on it, and an all-black front with Microsoft branding. With the above in mind, it would have been great if Microsoft had spent a bit more time and effort in separating the Lumia 950 from the more affordable Lumia devices design-wise. In today's high-end smartphones, design is as important as the hardware, and the Lumia 950 might have a hard time standing out among its rivals in retail store. Thankfully, users will be able to make their Microsoft Lumia 950 look decidedly more premium via optional back covers covered in genuine leather. Several finishes will be available, including black, white, brown, and red. The device's build quality is nothing to write home about — its polycarbonate shell does not feel overly premium, but it can take a lot of beating and is easily replaceable. The front is entirely covered by Gorilla Glass 3, so it won't scratch or crack easily. Microsoft Lumia 950 is thin and light for a device with a 5.2-inch display — at 150 grams, it is only 7 grams heavier than Apple iPhone 6s, which has a smaller screen and battery. Handling is therefore an easy affair, further enhanced by the device's grippy back cover with matte finish. The Lumia 950's 3,000 mAh is rated to deliver over 9 hours of Wi-Fi web browsing, up to 18 hours of phone calls, and up to 10 hours of 1080p playback. In real-life usage with a couple of email accounts synced, and quite a bit of screen-on time, the handset easily made it through a day of heavy use, which should be enough for just about everyone. Quick USB Type-C and Qi wireless charging, as well as a removable battery further ensure that users are not likely to run out of battery throughout the day regardless of the scenario. Windows 10 The biggest highlight of the Microsoft Lumia 950 is its OS. Launched with a great deal of fanfare for PCs, Windows 10 is finally available to experience on a smartphone as well. The tech giant promises that its latest OS will deliver seamless and uniform experience across all devices that run it — a feat, which is yet to be accomplished by any of its competitors. Windows 10 has retained the clean tiled interface of its predecessors. Despite the overwhelming amount of features and functionality the new OS packs, it is intuitive and easy to navigate — past Windows Phone users will instantly feel at home, while newcomers will find it easy to learn. Of course, the Lumia 950 also comes with the excellent virtual assistant Cortana preinstalled. Microsoft's Siri rival will help you with just about any task — including writing an email, setting alarms and appointments, and even helping with directions. Her sense of humor is quite impressive, too! Continuum Continuum is undeniably the magical new trick that sets Windows 10 apart from its competitors. The feature requires an optional Microsoft Display Dock, which packs a number of essential ports, yet is incredibly tiny. Once you connect your Microsoft Lumia 950 to a monitor (via HDMI cable), a keyboard, and a mouse via the Display Dock, Continuum transforms the smartphone into a desktop PC! Thanks to its powerful chipset, the smartphone can handle basic desktop computing tasks such as web browsing, video streaming, and Microsoft Office without breaking a sweat. Windows Hello beta Still in beta, Windows Hello takes smartphone unlocking to the next level. The feature utilizes a built-in infrared camera to read your eyes' irises, and then unlock your Lumia 950. Despite being a beta version, we found the feature to work as expected — it is incredibly convenient. (It even works in the dark -- so your smartphone is accessible everywhere.) Camera The 20MP PureView main camera of the Microsoft Lumia 950 is undeniably one of its biggest highlights. It has excellent Zeiss optics, triple-LED flash, dedicated hardware button, as well as the ability to capture 4K video. By default, the camera is set to capture images in auto mode, which is probably the only one you will ever need. In case you feel creative, you can completely take over its settings and manually set the white balance, ISO, shutter speed, and focus of your images. More from Best Products: Best Digital Cameras Under $500 The image quality of the Lumia 950's camera is excellent. The photos came out with plenty of detail, excellent dynamic range, and accurate colors. Videos captured by the smartphone were also impressive. Plenty of detail, and accurate colors and dynamic range were present in the clips as well. [youtube]https://youtu.be/_X1LSi1rt2s[/youtube] Apps This is an area where Windows smartphones have traditionally lagged behind the competition, though Microsoft is widely expected to narrow the gap with Windows 10. Earlier this year, the company released a solution that allows iOS developers to easily port their apps to the platform. Additionally, Windows 10 apps use universal code for PCs and mobile devices. The above said, even at the early rollout stages of Windows 10 for smartphones, you will find most of the essential social networking and messaging apps readily available in the Windows Store. Things are only going to get better going forward. Conclusion Microsoft Lumia 950 is currently available only for AT&T from MicrosoftStore.com. The smartphone costs $599 with no contract, though it is also available with AT&T Next plans for as little as $20 a month. With sharp screen, powerful hardware, and brand new OS, the Microsoft Lumia 950 will certainly appeal to current owners of Windows Phone devices. Lack of any Windows 10 competitors will further help the device's cause. However, things change dramatically when you pit the Lumia 950 against an iPhone 6s, or the slew of excellent high-end Android smartphones available on the market today. Microsoft's entry can match them in specs, but lags considerably in terms of design, build quality, and app ecosystem. The thing is, today's high-end smartphones are as much about design, as they are about engineering and software -- they have to be both objects of necessity and desire. The Lumia 950 succeeds on the necessity part, but won't make you want one, especially for $600. So there you have it! If you own a Windows Phone device, you will love every bit of the Microsoft Lumia 950. Though with a $600 price tag, you'd probably be better off sticking with an iPhone or an Android device. Photos by Stefan Vazharov More from Best Products: 11 Great Unlocked Smartphones to Buy Right Now 10 Great Prepaid Phones Under $200 The Best Laptops at Every Price Point Stefan is the senior technology editor for Best Products, where he’s been covering the tech industry and testing the latest gadgets since 2015. He is an award-winning editor with more than a decade of experience reporting on and reviewing consumer tech products, especially smartphones, tablets, laptops, and audio gear like headphones, earbuds, speakers, and soundbars. Stefan was previously the U.S. editor for GSMArena.com. His writing can also be found in Popular Mechanics. |
