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| Global Score | |
| 74.1 | 79.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Samsung |
| Windows 10 Mobile | Android 5.1 |
| 2015-10-06 | 2015-08-13 |
| 5.71 x 2.88 x 0.32 inches | 6.08 x 2.98 x 0.27 inches |
| 5.29 ounces | 5.40 ounces |
| Black and White | Black, Gold and Gray |
| Plastic | Glass; metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 309.00 | $ 439.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.2 inches | 5.7 inches |
| 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| 565 pixels per inch | 515 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 9.6 | 9.4 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 chipset | Exynos 7 Octa 7420 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Single-Core 1800 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Single-Core 2100 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB (933 MHz) RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 418 GPU | ARM Mali-T760 MP8 GPU |
| 8.19 | 8.46 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 200 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 8.56 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 20.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 16.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/1.90 aperture | f/1.90 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | 28.00mm focal length |
| 0.42 inches (1/2.4") sensor | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.23 | 10.01 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE-A (4G), HSPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 7.1 | 6.8 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Battery | 3000mAh Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | Wireless Charging |
| 288 hours standby time 23 hours talk time | 336 hours standby time 28 hours talk time |
| 4.96 | 4.96 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has a global score of 79.3, which is a bit better than Lumia 950's 74.1 global score. Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has Android 5.1 OS, while Lumia 950 comes with Windows 10 Mobile OS. Although Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ and the Lumia 950 were only released with a couple months difference, Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+'s construction is thinner but a little heavier than the Lumia 950.
The Microsoft Lumia 950 counts with a bit sharper display than Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+, because although it has a little bit smaller screen, and they both have the same exact resolution of 2560 x 1440px, the Microsoft Lumia 950 also counts with a little greater pixels density. The Galaxy S6 edge+ has a bit superior CPU than Lumia 950, and although they both have a Single-Core processing unit, the Galaxy S6 edge+ also has a larger amount of RAM memory.
The Lumia 950 features a better storage for apps and games than Galaxy S6 edge+, because although it has 0 less internal memory, it also counts with a SD extension slot that allows a maximum of 200 GB. The Lumia 950 features a bit better camera than Galaxy S6 edge+, and although they both have a same size aperture, the same 30 frames per second video frame rates and the same 3840x2160 video resolution, the Lumia 950 also has a better resolution camera in the back and a larger back-facing camera sensor capturing higher quality videos and pictures.
Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ features a battery performance that's just as good as Lumia 950's battery duration.
The Galaxy S6 edge+ costs a lot more than Lumia 950, but it's still a convenient choice, because you can get a better phone for that extra money.
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