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Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Dual SIM
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Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Dual SIM

Released: 2015, October. Released 2015, DecemberPrice: About 350 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
CPUOcta-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
GPUAdreno 430
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 3.1
Size5.7 inches, 89.6 cm, 2, (~75.2% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeAMOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
BrandMicrosoft
ModelMicrosoft Lumia 950 XL Dual SIM
PriceAbout 350 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsBlack, White
Single5 MP, f/2.4
StatusDiscontinued
Weight165 g (5.82 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 3.837 (sunlight)
SensorsIris scanner, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, sensor core
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40
Charging18W wired, Wireless (Qi) (market dependent)
FeaturesZeiss optics, triple-LED RGB flash, panorama, HDR
Internal32GB 3GB RAM
Released2015, October. Released 2015, December
Stand-byUp to 288 h (2G) / Up to 288 h (3G)
Announced2015, October. Released 2015, December
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 25 h (2G) / Up to 19 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions151.9 x 78.4 x 8.1 mm (5.98 x 3.09 x 0.32 in)
Music playUp to 75 h
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~515 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 74dB / Noise 75dB / Ring 84dB
PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 1472Basemark X: 32178
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio qualityNoise -91.6dB / Crosstalk -89.3dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 47h

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Dual SIM Overview

About Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Dual SIM Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Dual SIM is a discontinued device from Microsoft's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2015. Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Dual SIM has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 3GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (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 XL Dual SIM 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 XL Dual SIM?

The Microsoft Lumia 950 XL 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 XL 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 XL Dual SIM void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Microsoft Lumia 950 XL 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 XL Dual SIM run?

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