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Microsoft Lumia 950 Dual SIM
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Microsoft Lumia 950 Dual SIM

Released: 2015, October. Released 2015, DecemberPrice: About 280 EURStatus: Discontinued

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General

Brand
Microsoft
Model
Microsoft Lumia 950 Dual SIM
Released
2015, October. Released 2015, December
Status
Discontinued
Price
About 280 EUR
OS
Microsoft Windows 10
Dimensions
145 x 73.2 x 8.2 mm (5.71 x 2.88 x 0.32 in)
Weight
150 g (5.29 oz)
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type
AMOLED
Size
5.2 inches, 74.5 cm, 2, (~70.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~565 ppi density)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Performance

Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8992 Snapdragon 808 (20 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A57)
GPU
Adreno 418
Internal
32GB 3GB RAM
Card slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Single
5 MP, f/2.4
Features
Zeiss optics, triple-LED RGB flash, panorama, HDR
Video
1080p@30fps

Battery

Charging
18W wired, Wireless (Qi)

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC
Yes
Radio
FM radio
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
3.5mm jack
Yes

Sensors

Sensors
Iris scanner, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, sensor core

Other

Colors
Black, White
Stand-by
Up to 288 h (2G) / Up to 288 h (3G)
Announced
2015, October. Released 2015, December
Talk time
Up to 23 h (2G) / Up to 18 h (3G)
Music play
Up to 67 h
Loudspeaker
Yes

Microsoft Lumia 950 Dual SIM Overview

About Microsoft Lumia 950 Dual SIM Microsoft Lumia 950 Dual SIM is a discontinued device from Microsoft's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2015. Microsoft Lumia 950 Dual SIM has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 3GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8992 Snapdragon 808 (20 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

A verified root guide for Microsoft Lumia 950 Dual SIM is not published yet. Avoid flashing files from unrelated variants.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

Pros and Cons

  • Pros: deeper customization, module support, bloatware removal, and advanced backup options.
  • Cons: warranty risk, possible update issues, and security trade-offs if root permissions are mismanaged.

FAQ

Can I root the Microsoft Lumia 950 Dual SIM?

The Microsoft Lumia 950 Dual SIM supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Microsoft Lumia 950 Dual SIM support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Microsoft devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Microsoft Lumia 950 Dual SIM void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Microsoft Lumia 950 Dual SIM will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Microsoft Lumia 950 Dual SIM run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Microsoft Lumia 950 Dual SIM.

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