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Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) vs Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)

Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 950 XL vs Samsung Wave Y phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Wave Y X Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) 29Points
5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.1
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Removable)

vs
01Point Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380) Compare Microsoft Lumia 950 XL X
3.2"
TFT

320x480

2
MP
N/A
1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)

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Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)} 29 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100) vs Wave Y (GT-S5380)} 1 Advantage Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs832MHz 32bit Single-core
+32GB (27GB available)183 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs150MB
+Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC5 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)52%
Thinner
vs12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1440x2560 pixels23 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+515 PPI186%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs180 PPI
+5.7"78%
Larger screen
vs3.2"
+(back) 20.1MP9 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+Triple LED flashAdvantage
The Triple LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)107 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+1000000 apps (Windows Store)332 times
More apps available to download and use
vs3000 apps (Samsung Apps)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3340 mAh178%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1200 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
165 grams (5.78 ounces)vs+102 grams (3.57 ounces)62%
Lighter

10 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
+3 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
 
ModelLumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Wave Y (GT-S5380)
Other model namesMicrosoft Lumia 950 XL RM-1100, Microsoft CitymanSamsung Wave Young S5380, Samsung Wave538, Wave Y LaFleur
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandMicrosoftSamsung
Release date11/20/201511/1/2011
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)78.4 x 151.9 millimeters (3.09 x 5.98 in)58.2 x 110 millimeters (2.29 x 4.33 in)
Weight165 grams (5.78 ounces)102 grams (3.57 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size5.7" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~47.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)515 PPI180 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
System versionWindows 10 MobileBada 2.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)32bit
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 832MHz
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 430feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR4feature not registered
Internal storage32GB (27GB available)150MB
External storageUntil 200GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps7.2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkEMEA:
LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,28), TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
USA:
LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,28), TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
Back camera (main camera)20.1 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution5376x3744 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240)
FlashTriple LED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorSupportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB454357VU
Battery capacity3340 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy19 hours6.7 hours
Standby288 hours (12 days)570 hours (23.8 days)

➕ Other features

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedfeature not registered
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• ClearBlack display
• Carl Zeiss optics camera
• Qi Wireless charging
• Microsoft Continuum
• 15GB OneDrive
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Black, LaFleur edition
• 2GB microSD included
• Samsung ChatON
• Wi-Fi Direct
• Wi-Fi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1100)Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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