In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Lumia 550 and Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Microsoft Lumia 550 | Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | - | E6853 | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 136.1 mm | 154.4 mm | Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium has greater height than Microsoft Lumia 550. |
| Width | 67.8 mm | 76 mm | Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium has greater width than Microsoft Lumia 550. |
| Depth | 9.9 mm | 7.8 mm | Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium is narrower than Microsoft Lumia 550. |
| Weight | 142 g | 180 g | Microsoft Lumia 550 is lighter than Microsoft Lumia 550. |
| Body Colour | White | Black | Gold | Chrome | Black | |
| Protection | - | Dustproof, waterproof | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium is waterproof. |
| IP rating | - | IP68, IP65, IPX8, IPX5, IP6X | |
| SAR Value | 0.5 W/kg (body), 0.63 W/kg (head) | 0.468 W/kg (body), 0.466 W/kg (head) | |
| Integrated Components | FM radio | FM radio | |
| Connector Type | Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| DISPLAY | Microsoft Lumia 550 | Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium |
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| Display Type | LCD display | LCD display | |
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| Display Technology | TFT | IPS | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 4.7" | 5.5" | Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium has larger screen size than Microsoft Lumia 550. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1280 x 720 pixels | 3840 x 2160 pixels | Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium has better screen resolution than Microsoft Lumia 550. |
| Display Format | HD | 4K | |
| Pixel Density | 315 ppi | 806 ppi | Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium has better pixel density than Microsoft Lumia 550. |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | - | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, scratch-resistant glass |
| PROCESSOR | Microsoft Lumia 550 | Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 | |
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| Processor Number | - | MSM8994 | |
| Clock Speed | 1.1 GHz | 2 GHz | Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium has higher clock speed than Microsoft Lumia 550. |
| Processor Core Qty | Quad-core | 8-core | Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium has higher processor core quantity than Microsoft Lumia 550. |
| 64-bit Architecture | - | Yes | Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium has 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | - | Qualcomm ADRENO 430 |
| MEMORY | Microsoft Lumia 550 | Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium |
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| RAM | 1 GB | 3 GB | Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium has more RAM than Microsoft Lumia 550. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 8 GB | 32 GB | Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium has more internal memory than Microsoft Lumia 550. |
| User Memory | - | 27 GB | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 200 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 200 GB |
| CAMERA | Microsoft Lumia 550 | Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 5 Megapixel | 23 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium has better camera resolution than Microsoft Lumia 550. |
| Sensor Name | - | Sony Exmor RS sensor | |
| Lens Type | - | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.4 | - | |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | 28 mm | 24 mm | |
| Digital Zoom | 2x | 8x | Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium has better digital zoom than Microsoft Lumia 550. |
| Self-Timer Delay | - | Yes | |
| Special Effects | - | Creative effects | |
| HDR Mode | - | Auto HDR mode | |
| Camera Modes | - | Red-Eye Reduction, Sweep Panorama, night mode, AR Effect mode, SteadyShot, manual mode, Time Shift mode, Intelligent Active Mode | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face detection, smile shutter | Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium has face detection. |
| White Balance | Automatic, presets | - | |
| Light Source | LED light | LED light | |
| Video Resolutions | 1280 x 720 (720p) | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Auto exposure | Quick Launch, Superior Auto, Object tracking, G lens, Scene recognition, BIONZ image processing engine, Sound Photo, Hybrid Auto focus |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 2 Megapixel | 5.1 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium has better front camera resolution than Microsoft Lumia 550. |
| Sensor Type (Front) | - | Exmor R CMOS | |
| Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.8 | - | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 854 x 480 (480p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Microsoft Lumia 550 | Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2100 mAh | 3430 mAh | Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium has larger battery capacity than Microsoft Lumia 550. |
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| Standby Time | 672 hours | - | |
| Talk Time | 1020 minutes | 1150 minutes | Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium has longer battery life when making calls than Microsoft Lumia 550. |
| Run Time Details | Talk (GSM): up to 960 min Talk (WCDMA): up to 840 min Playback (Music): up to 60 hrs Playback (video): up to 7.1 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 10 hrs Talk (LTE): up to 1020 min Standby: up to 672 hrs |
Talk (GSM): up to 910 min Talk (WCDMA): up to 1150 min Standby (GSM): up to 630 hrs Standby (WCDMA): up to 630 hrs Standby (LTE): up to 620 hrs Playback (Music): up to 100 hrs Playback (video): up to 7.3 hrs Playback (video (4K)): up to 5.16 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
| CELLULAR | Microsoft Lumia 550 | Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Windows 10 | Android 5.1 (Lollipop) | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Cortana | - | |
| Navigation | A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Microsoft Lumia 550 | Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 3, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 17, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.1 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, PBAP, MAP, GATT, HOGP | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, SPP, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, PBAP, MAP, GATT, DID, HOGP | |
| NFC | - | Yes | Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| WLAN Security | WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES, EAP SIM, EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2, EAP-AKA, EAP-TLS | WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES, EAP SIM, EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2, EAP-AKA, EAP-TLS, PEAPv0/EAP-MSCHAPv2, PEAPv1/EAP-GTC | |
| Messaging Services | Skype, WhatsApp, SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Microsoft Lumia 550 | Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | AMR, AAC-LC | WAV, WMA, AAC, ASF, PCM, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, XMF, LPCM, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MKA, MIDI, M4A, apt-X, DSF, DSDIFF | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | VC-1, AVC, MPEG-4, WMV, H.264, H.263, HEVC | MKV, AVI, XviD, MPEG-4, 3GP, H.264, H.263, M4V, WebM, HEVC | |
| Sound Enhancements | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE HX), 3D surround sound (VPT) |
| FEATURES | Microsoft Lumia 550 | Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, pedometer, digital compass, barometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, motion sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
| Security Devices | - | Fingerprint reader | |
| Additional Phone Features | TTY compatible, Text-to-Speech (text recognition), Kid's Corner, Noise Cancellation Technology, Lumia Color profile, Glance screen, Alarm Clock | TTY compatible, Radio Data Service (RDS), DLNA Certified, Text-to-Speech (text recognition), multitasking, sharing media via DLNA, Screen capture, Wi-Fi Miracast, battery STAMINA mode, Throw function, Glove mode, TRILUMINOS display, X-Reality engine, MIMO technology, Clear Phase technology, Screen mirroring, Clear Audio+, Clear Bass, Dynamic normaliser, PS Remote PLAY, Digital Noise Cancelling (DNC), Ultra STAMINA Mode, Live Color LED, Hi-Res Audio, Low power audio playback, Slow talk feature, Voice enhancement, Talk equaliser, Small Apps feature, Smart backlight control, MirrorLink support, High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP), Wi-Fi Passpoint, S-Force Front surround, Alarm Clock |
| OTHERS | Microsoft Lumia 550 | Sony XPERIA Z5 Premium |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter | |
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| Compliant Standards | SSL v3, TLS v1.2, TLS v1.0, TLS v1.1, Suite B ciphers | AES-128, IP68, IP65, IPX5, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible), IPX8, SSL v3, IP6X, TLS |
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