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Microsoft Lumia 950
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Microsoft Lumia 950

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

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSMicrosoft Windows 10
CPUHexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A57)
GPUAdreno 418
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 3.1
Size5.2 inches, 74.8 cm, 2, (~70.5% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeAMOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
BrandMicrosoft
ModelMicrosoft Lumia 950
PriceAbout 280 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsBlack, White
Single5 MP, f/2.4
StatusDiscontinued
Weight150 g (5.29 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8992 Snapdragon 808 (20 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 3512 (sunlight)
SensorsIris scanner, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, sensor core
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40 - EMEA
Charging18W wired, Wireless (Qi) (market dependent)
FeaturesZeiss optics, triple-LED RGB flash, panorama, HDR
Internal32GB 3GB RAM
Released2015, October. Released 2015, November
Stand-byUp to 288 h (2G) / Up to 288 h (3G)
Announced2015, October. Released 2015, November
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 23 h (2G) / Up to 18 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions145 x 73.2 x 8.2 mm (5.71 x 2.88 x 0.32 in)
Music playUp to 67 h
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~564 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 71dB / Noise 73dB / Ring 77dB
PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 1281Basemark X: 26330
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio qualityNoise -91.3dB / Crosstalk -91.6dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 48h

Microsoft Lumia 950 Overview

About Microsoft Lumia 950 Microsoft Lumia 950 is a discontinued device from Microsoft's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2015. Microsoft Lumia 950 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

Microsoft Lumia 950 can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

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.

FAQ

Can I root the Microsoft Lumia 950?

The Microsoft Lumia 950 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 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 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Microsoft Lumia 950 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 run?

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