In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Lumia 950 and Microsoft Surface Duo. 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 950 | Microsoft Surface Duo |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Form Factor | Touch | Folder - dual screen | |
Height | 145 mm | 145.2 mm | Microsoft Surface Duo has greater height than Microsoft Lumia 950. |
Width | 73.2 mm | 93.3 mm | Microsoft Surface Duo has greater width than Microsoft Lumia 950. |
Depth | 8.2 mm | 9.9 mm | Microsoft Lumia 950 is narrower than Microsoft Lumia 950. |
Weight | 150 g | 250 g | Microsoft Lumia 950 is lighter than Microsoft Lumia 950. |
Dimensions Details | - | Unfolded - 186.9 mm x 4.8 mm x 145.2 mm | |
Body Colour | Black | White | Glacier | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
SAR Value | 0.6 W/kg (body), 0.48 W/kg (head) | 0.726 W/kg (head), 1.478 W/kg (body) | |
Integrated Components | FM radio | - | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM |
DISPLAY | Microsoft Lumia 950 | Microsoft Surface Duo |
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Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED | |
Foldable Display | - | Yes | |
Display Design | - | Both directions folding | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.2" | 5.6" | Microsoft Surface Duo has larger screen size than Microsoft Lumia 950. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2560 x 1440 pixels | 1800 x 1350 pixels | Microsoft Lumia 950 has better screen resolution than Microsoft Surface Duo. |
Display Format | QHD | - | |
Pixel Density | 564 ppi | 401 ppi | Microsoft Lumia 950 has better pixel density than Microsoft Surface Duo. |
Aspect Ratio | - | 4:3 | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
Display Enhancement Technology | Sunlight Readability Enhancement (SRE) | - | |
Display Features | ClearBlack | PixelSense Fusion Displays | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) |
SECOND DISPLAY |
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Second Display Type | - | OLED display - colour | |
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Second Display Screen Size | - | 5.6" | |
Second Display Resolution | - | 1800 x 1350 pixels |
UNFOLDED DISPLAY |
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Unfolded Display Screen Size | - | 8.1 in | |
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Unfolded Display Resolution | - | 2700 x 1800 pixels |
PROCESSOR | Microsoft Lumia 950 | Microsoft Surface Duo |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
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Clock Speed | 1.8 GHz | - | |
Processor Core Qty | 6-core | 8-core | Microsoft Surface Duo has higher processor core quantity than Microsoft Lumia 950. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Microsoft Lumia 950 has 64-bit architecture. |
MEMORY | Microsoft Lumia 950 | Microsoft Surface Duo |
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RAM | 3 GB | 6 GB | Microsoft Surface Duo has more RAM than Microsoft Lumia 950. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 128 GB | Microsoft Surface Duo has more internal memory than Microsoft Lumia 950. |
Memory Interface | - | UFS 3.0 | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 200 GB | - |
CAMERA | Microsoft Lumia 950 | Microsoft Surface Duo |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 0 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 20 Megapixel | - | |
Sensor Size | 1/2.4" | - | |
Sensor Type | BSI | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.9 | - | |
Lens Construction | 6-element | - | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Microsoft Lumia 950 has optical stabilisation. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | - | |
Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | 26 mm | - | |
Light Source | LED light | - | |
Video Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps | - | |
Camera Features (Functions) | PureView technology, Fast AF, Natural flash | - |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | 11 Megapixel | Microsoft Surface Duo has better front camera resolution than Microsoft Lumia 950. |
Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.4 | F/2.0 | Microsoft Surface Duo has better front lens aperture than Microsoft Lumia 950. |
Field of View (Front) | - | 84 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (Front) | - | 1 μm | |
Special Effects (Front) | - | HDR | |
Camera Modes (Front) | - | Burst mode, Panorama, low-light shots, Portrait mode with adjustable depth control | |
Light Source (Front) | - | High CRI LED flash | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps | |
Camera Features (Front) | - | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), FOV optimised with AI (for front and rear), dynamic range scene detection, Super-resolution zoom, super zoom up to 7x, gyro-based digital video stabilisation |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Microsoft Lumia 950 | Microsoft Surface Duo |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3000 mAh | 3577 mAh | Microsoft Surface Duo has larger battery capacity than Microsoft Lumia 950. |
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Wireless Charging | Yes | - | Microsoft Lumia 950 can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
Standby Time | 288 hours | 240 hours | Microsoft Lumia 950 has longer standby time than Microsoft Surface Duo. |
Talk Time | 1380 minutes | 1620 minutes | Microsoft Surface Duo has longer battery life when making calls than Microsoft Lumia 950. |
Run Time Details | Talk (GSM): up to 1380 min Talk (WCDMA): up to 1080 min Playback (video): up to 10 hrs Playback (Music): up to 67 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 9.5 hrs Standby: up to 288 hrs |
Standby: up to 240 hrs Talk: up to 1620 min Playback (local video): up to 15.5 hrs |
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Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
CELLULAR | Microsoft Lumia 950 | Microsoft Surface Duo |
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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 10 | |
Intelligent Assistant | Cortana | Google Assistant | |
Navigation | A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
COMMUNICATIONS | Microsoft Lumia 950 | Microsoft Surface Duo |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | GPRS, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, LAA | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | 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 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 14, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 30, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 46, Band 66 | |
4G LTE Frequency | 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 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700 PS, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 5150, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11ac | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, PBAP, MAP, GATT, HOGP | - | |
NFC | Yes | - | Microsoft Lumia 950 has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
WLAN Security | WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES, EAP SIM, EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2, EAP-AKA, EAP-TLS, PEAPv0/EAP-MSCHAPv2 | - | |
Messaging Services | Skype, SMS, MMS | - |
MEDIA | Microsoft Lumia 950 | Microsoft Surface Duo |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | AAC, AMR, MP3, GSM FR | WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, OGG, MIDI, M4A, apt-X, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MID | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | VC-1, AVC, MPEG-4, WMV, H.264, H.263 | MKV, FLV, AVI, MOV, WMV, 3GP, TS, WebM, H.265 HEVC, MP4 | |
Sound Enhancements | - | Qualcomm aptX audio |
FEATURES | Microsoft Lumia 950 | Microsoft Surface Duo |
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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, barometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor | Proximity sensor, hall sensor, dual accelerometers, dual gyroscope, dual magnetometer, dual ambient light sensor | |
Security Devices | - | Fingerprint reader (side) | |
Additional Phone Features | TTY compatible, DLNA Certified, Text-to-Speech (text recognition), sharing media via DLNA, Kid's Corner, Noise Cancellation Technology, Lumia Color profile, MIMO technology, Word Flow keyboard, Power Saving Mode, Wi-Fi Calling, four microphones, SensorCore technology, Lumia Rich Recording technology, Projection Screen, Alarm Clock, Fast Charging | MIMO technology, Fast Charging, dual microphones with noise suppression and echo cancellation, Full Duplex communication, 360° hinge, stylus support, two apps side-by-side |
OTHERS | Microsoft Lumia 950 | Microsoft Surface Duo |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, USB-C cable | SIM card removal tool, USB-C headphones, 18W charger, Surface Duo Bumper (Glacier) | |
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Compliant Standards | SSL v3, TLS v1.2, TLS v1.0, TLS v1.1, Suite B ciphers | - |