Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ and Microsoft Lumia 950. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect phone. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the phone that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | Microsoft Lumia 950 |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | SM-G928C | - | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 154.4 mm | 145 mm | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has greater height than Microsoft Lumia 950. |
Width | 75.8 mm | 73.2 mm | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has greater width than Microsoft Lumia 950. |
Depth | 6.9 mm | 8.2 mm | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ is narrower than Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+. |
Weight | 153 g | 150 g | Microsoft Lumia 950 is lighter than Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+. |
Body Colour | Gold | Black sapphire | Titanium silver | Platinum gold | Black | White | |
Body Material | Aluminium | - | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
SAR Value | 0.58 W/kg (body), 0.216 W/kg (head) | 0.6 W/kg (body), 0.48 W/kg (head) | |
Integrated Components | Heart rate sensor | FM radio | |
Connector Type | Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | - | Single-SIM |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | Microsoft Lumia 950 |
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Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | Quad HD Super AMOLED | AMOLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.7" | 5.2" | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has larger screen size than Microsoft Lumia 950. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2560 x 1440 pixels | 2560 x 1440 pixels | Both phones have the same screen resolution. |
Display Format | QHD | QHD | |
Pixel Density | 518 ppi | 564 ppi | Microsoft Lumia 950 has better pixel density than Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+. |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
Display Enhancement Technology | - | Sunlight Readability Enhancement (SRE) | |
Display Features | - | ClearBlack | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | Microsoft Lumia 950 |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Samsung Exynos 7420 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 | |
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Clock Speed | 2.1 GHz | 1.8 GHz | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has higher clock speed than Microsoft Lumia 950. |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 6-core | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has higher processor core quantity than Microsoft Lumia 950. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | Microsoft Lumia 950 |
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RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has more RAM than Microsoft Lumia 950. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 32 GB | Both phones have the same internal memory capacity. |
User Memory | 25 GB | - | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | - | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 200 GB |
CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | Microsoft Lumia 950 |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 16 Megapixel | 20 Megapixel | Microsoft Lumia 950 has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+. |
Sensor Size | - | 1/2.4" | |
Sensor Type | CMOS | BSI | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.9 | F/1.9 | Both phones have the same camera lens aperture. |
Lens Construction | - | 6-element | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic, manual | |
Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | - | 26 mm | |
Digital Zoom | 8x | - | |
Special Effects | Collage | - | |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
Camera Modes | Pro mode, Fast Motion mode, Virtual Shot | - | |
White Balance | Automatic | - | |
Light Source | LED light | LED light | |
Video Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Selective Focus, Quick Launch, Smart OIS, Tracking Focus | 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 | 5 Megapixel | Both phones have the same front camera resolution. |
Sensor Type (Front) | CMOS | - | |
Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | Wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.9 | F/2.4 | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+. |
Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | Microsoft Lumia 950 |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3000 mAh | 3000 mAh | Both phones have the same battery capacity. |
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Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | Both phones can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
Standby Time | - | 288 hours | |
Talk Time | 1200 minutes | 1380 minutes | Microsoft Lumia 950 has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+. |
Run Time Details | Talk (WCDMA): up to 1200 min Active online usage (WCDMA): up to 10 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 11 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 12 hrs Playback (audio): up to 66 hrs Playback (video): up to 15 hrs |
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 |
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Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | Microsoft Lumia 950 |
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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 | Google Android | Windows 10 | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Cortana | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | Microsoft Lumia 950 |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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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 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26 | 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 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+ | 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 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.1 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, SAP, PBAP, MAP, DIP, HOGP | HFP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, PBAP, MAP, GATT, HOGP | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an 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 | SMS, MMS | Skype, SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | Microsoft Lumia 950 |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MP4 | AAC, AMR, MP3, GSM FR | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 | VC-1, AVC, MPEG-4, WMV, H.264, H.263 |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | Microsoft Lumia 950 |
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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, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, heart rate, geomagnetic sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | - | |
Additional Phone Features | TTY compatible, software updates FOTA (Firmware Over The Air), HD Voice, MIMO technology, Ultra Power Saving Mode, notification LED, Google Voice typing function, Dual Curved display, Noise suppression by Audience | 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 |
OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | Microsoft Lumia 950 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter, USB-C cable | |
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Compliant Standards | HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | SSL v3, TLS v1.2, TLS v1.0, TLS v1.1, Suite B ciphers |