Microsoft Lumia 950 XL

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 973 reviews of Microsoft Lumia 950 XL. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. People are impressed by the reliability and portability. The size and usability also get good feedback.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Microsoft Lumia 950 XL is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Microsoft Lumia 950 XL

alaTest has collected and analyzed 80 user reviews of Microsoft Lumia 950 XL from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the camera and usability. The screen and portability are also appreciated. Many are less positive about the apps, while there are some mixed comments about the reliability.

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81% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Microsoft Lumia 950 XL

alaTest has collected and analyzed 53 user reviews of Microsoft Lumia 950 XL from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. Reviews about the design and screen are on the whole positive. The usability and performance are also mentioned favorably, whereas comments about the GPS navigation and reliability are different. Some have doubts about the reception.

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81% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

Microsoft Lumia 950XL review: Time-saver edition

The Microsoft's Lumia 950 XL is the face of the new Windows series and a reboot of the company's smartphone business. Microsoft may have been slow in...

Excellent photo and video quality ; Triple LED flash with unique after-the-fact flash power adjustment

The Microsoft's Lumia 950 XL is the face of the new Windows series and a reboot of the company's smartphone business. Microsoft may have been slow in adopting new tendencies and features, but it made sure everything is done right with the Windows 10...

Mar, 2016

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Expert review by : Tom Warren (theverge.com)

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL review

A year ago, I gave up on Windows Phone. Frustrated by a lack of quality apps, poor hardware offerings, and a feeling of missing out, I bought an iPhone like millions of others. I haven't regretted...

Fast performance ; Camera takes great photos ; Lighter than previous Lumias

Boring design ; Not enough apps ; Windows 10 Mobile feels like a weird mix

Dec, 2015

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Expert review by : Daniel Schmidt (notebookcheck.net)

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Smartphone Review

Hello, Lumia! The new Windows flagship is finally here. Besides powerful components, you also get great features like Windows Hello and Continuum. The biggest drawback of the device is the software, because Windows 10 Mobile does not seem to be quite...

fast SoC, expandable storage, USB 3.1, high Wi-Fi range, Continuum, Windows Hello, good GPS performance, great cameras, good connectivity, great display with accurate colors and fast response times

and PWM, small outliers in terms of voice quality, appears a bit too simple, runtimes could be better, missing apps in the store, small issues with Windows 10 Mobile

The Lumia 950 XL is a smartphone with good specs and great features, which can be used as a PC replacement thanks to Continuum.

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Expert review by : Luis D. (phonearena.com)

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Review

After Windows Phone 8.1's release in April last year, the Lumia brand went undercover, as Microsoft released very few handsets and pondered what comes next for the operating system and its smartphone business. Fast forward to September 2015, though,...

Big display with reasonably accurate colors ; Elaborate camera that handles most scenarios reliably ; Features like iris scanner security and Continuum are quite advanced, although very niche at the moment

Mediocre design and build quality ; Very low maximum brightness for the display ; Frustrating user experience that's riddled with bottlenecks

Unfortunately, the Lumia 950 XL fails to champion Windows 10 before the better, faster, stronger competition of Android and iOS phablets. The operating system is still in need of improvement and doesn't make for the kind of polished user experience...

Dec, 2015

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Expert review by : James Lu (hardwarezone.com)

Microsoft Lumia 950 & 950 XL review: A second chance for Windows Phone

There hasn't been a flagship Windows phone in Singapore since 2014. But now Lumia is back, with the 950 and 950 XL, two flagship-spec devices with QHD Super AMOLED displays, Windows 10 Mobile OS and 20MP PureView rear cameras. Is it enough to make you...

To cut straight to the point, no, the Microsoft Lumia 950 and 950 XL won't be converting any longtime iOS or Android users to Windows 10 Mobile. They just doesn't offer enough, both in terms of app ecosystem and the performance, design and features of...

Jun, 2016

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Expert review by : Harshita (gizbot_com)

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL: 10 Highlights of the First Windows 10 Flagship Phone [First Impressions]

We went hands on with the Lumia 950 XL at its launch event in Delhi, and tried to check out its new features. Here are our first impressions of the phone.

Windows 10 for Mobile ; 20MP rear camera

Priced high ; Limited apps in Windows Marketplace

Mar, 2016

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Expert review by : Lisa Gade (mobiletechreview.com)

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL

Microsoft's first flagship Windows phone in some time sports a 5.7" QHD AMOLED display, the top of the line Snapdragon 810 CPU and it has a Windows Hello camera that knows you when it eyeballs your eyes. The larger companion to the Lumia 950 is the...

Finally, a new flagship Windows phone! Windows Hello iris recognition, big high res AMOLED display, fast CPU. Great camera

Looks don't match the price tag. Bugs and quirks hold this powerful phone back right now

There's a lot to like about the Microsoft Lumia 950 XL. After all, it's the first flagship Windows phone with a big display and top of the line CPU in some time. The display is colorful and reasonably bright and the phone has one of the best rear...

Feb, 2016

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Expert review by : Dragan Petric (brighthand)

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Review

Windows 10 Mobile makes its debut on the new Microsoft Lumia 950 XL. Featuring the new Continuum feature that doubles the smartphone as a PC, can this phablet convert iOS and Android users?

Performs well ; One of the best rear-facing cameras on the market ; Windows 10 Mobile has some interesting innovations, like the Windows Continuum and Windows Hello ; Features USB Type-C

Exceptionally poor finish and outdated design ; Expensive starting price ; Average battery life ; Windows Continuum leaves room for improvement

Microsoft’s Lumia 950 XL is the best Windows 10 Mobile available when it comes to specs, software display quality, and the camera. On the other hand, past Lumias had a better finish, design and price-to-performance ratio, especially when Nokia was...

Jan, 2016

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Expert review by : S21 (s21.com)

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL review

The Microsoft Lumia 950 XL is a phone for power users, equipped with a fast processor, large high-resolution screen, a big battery and plenty of memory. Most importantly it runs Windows Phone 10, with full support for Office 365 and automatic syncing...

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL features include:

Dec, 2015

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Expert review by : Alastair Stevenson (trustedreviews.com)

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL

Microsoft has been making big promises about Windows 10 Mobile for more than a year now. These have ranged from lofty claims about a new category of "Universal Apps", iris-scanning Windows Hello tech and, of course, the Lumia range's trademark PureView...

Decent screen ; Good camera ; Cortana

Dull design ; Not enough consumer apps ; Buggy

Dec, 2015

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