The Lumia 950 is the successor to the Nokia Lumia 930 and is among the first phones to run Windows 10 Mobile. The phone is primarily aimed at users desiring a flagship device, in contrast to Microsoft’s previously dominant strategy of targeting developing markets with low-end hardware.
Where to Buy Microsoft 950
If you have been planning to buy a Microsoft Lumia phones, all you have to do is browse the range of Microsoft models available at Kara.com.ng. Lumia 950 can be used for both personal and professional use.
Hardware
The Lumia 950 has a polycarbonate frame with a removable back shell, allowing access to the battery as well as SIM and microSD card slots. The phone is available in two colors, black and white, although third-party replacement shells are available in different colors and materials no problems using the phone – even with just one hand, even when shooting images and videos, and we didn’t feel afraid we’d drop it. Indeed – Lumia 950 usability level – just great. Finally, the Lumia 950 is of a great and sturdy build, a signature among the entire Lumia lineup, and we appreciate Microsoft keeping the build quality consistent through the years. The Lumia 950 uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 SoC which combines two 1.82 GHz Cortex-A57 and four 1.44 GHz Cortex-A53 cores in a big.LITTLE architecture, allowing more computationally intensive workloads to run on the faster “big” cores while threads with less priority run on the slower “LITTLE” cores. The SoC also includes an Adreno 418 GPU and is paired with 3 GB of LPDDR3 RAM. The phone has 32 GB of internal storage which can be expanded with microSD cards up to 200 GB in size.
Software
Microsoft Lumia 950 boast of the latest Window 10 Mobile operating system for the best experience possible on the platform. Microsoft Lumia 950 also features Windows Hello Beta for an easy and secure unlock of your phone without a PIN code. Just wakeup your phablet and look directly at the screen and the infra-red camera automatically authenticates you and unlocks your screen.
Display
The display of the Microsoft Lumia 950 is one of the highlight features, alongside the chipset and new operating system. The diagonal is quite reasonable at 5.2″, but the resolution got a massive boost to QHD – 2560 x 1440 pixels. This means that despite its ample screen real estate, the AMOLED panel offers a superb 564ppi.
Camera
The Lumia 950 has a 20 MP PureView-branded rear-facing camera, containing a 1/2.4 in BSI sensor with 1.12 μm pixels and phase-detection autofocus, a 6-element Carl Zeiss lens with a f/1.9 aperture and 5th-genoptical image stabilization, and a triple-LED RGB flash that can adjust to match the color of ambient light. Maximum image resolution is 4992×3744 pixels (18.7 MP) in 4:3 aspect ratio and 5344×3008 pixels (16.1 MP) in 16:9 aspect ratio. The camera can also capture oversampled 8 MP images, optionally with a full-resolutionDNG file that enables more post-processing possibilities.The camera supports video capture at up to 4K(3840×2160) resolution, as well as slow-motion video at 120 fps, albeit at a reduced resolution of 720p.The front-facing camera has a 5 MP sensor and a wide-angle f/2.4 lens, supporting video capture at up to 1080p resolution. The camera also supports Windows Hello through iris recognition with the help of an infrared LED.
Battery life
Microsoft has put a beefy 3,000mAh battery inside the Lumia 950, a solid capacity for a 5.2″ device. The phone supports fast charging and can recharge up to 50% of the battery capacity in just 30 minutes. Wireless charging is available, too. In our battery test the Lumia 950 scored a 48h rating, which means you can count on two days if you do an hour each of calling, browsing and video playback a day. The phone does average across all of the separate tests and in the standby endurance (about a week)
Connectivity
The Lumia 950 supports 4G LTE technology with maximum transfer speeds of 300 Mbit/s (150 Mbit/s for the dual-SIM version). Other wireless connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi hotspot,NFC, Bluetooth 4.1, and wireless screen projection via Miracast. Physical connectors include a 3.5 mm audio jack, as well as a USB Type-C connector for charging and data transfer. The latter supports USB OTG, enabling the use of peripherals like mice, flash drives or external microphones, and Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 2.0 technology
Microsoft Lumia 950 Specs
Brand: Lumia
Model: 950
Operating system: Microsoft Windows 10
Dimensions: 145 x 73.2 x 8.2 mm
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8992 Snapdragon 808
CPU: Dual-core 1.82 GHz Cortex-A57 & quad-core 1.44 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU: Adreno 418
Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3
– ClearBlack display
Weight: 150g
Colors: White, Black
Display features
Display Size:1440 x 2560 pixels, 5.2inch (~564 ppi pixel density)
Display features: AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Multitouch: Yes
Camera
Primary camera: 20 MP, f/1.9, 26mm, Carl Zeiss optics, OIS, autofocus, triple-LED RGB flash
Secondary camera : 5 MP, f/2.4, 1080p
Video: 2160p@30fps, stereo sound rec
Features: 1/2.4″ sensor size, 1.12 µm pixel size, PureView technology, geo-tagging, face detection, panorama, HDR
Storage
Internal memory: 32 GB, 3 GB RAM
External memory (card slot): microSD, up to 200 GB
Messaging
SMS: Yes (threaded view)
MMS:Yes
Email: Yes
IM: Yes
Battery
Battery capacity: Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery
Standby: Up to 288 h (2G) / Up to 288 h (3G)
Talk time: Up to 23 h (2G) / Up to 18 h (3G)
Music Play: Up to 67 h
SIM Card
SIM: Nano-SIM
Internet & Connectivity
WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth: v4.1, A2DP
Infrared Port: No
USB: v3.1, Type-C reversible connector
Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
Network Support
2G: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G: LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 17(700), 20(800), 28(700), 38(2600), 40(2300) – EMEA
Alert Type: Vibration, proprietary ringtones
Radio: FM Radio
Loudspeaker: Yes
3.5mm jack:Yes
Navigation
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Sensor
Iris scanner, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, sensor core
Other Features
– Microsoft Continuum support
– Wireless charging (Qi-enabled) – market dependent
– Fast charging
– Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
– MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player
– MP4/H.265 player
– OneDrive (15 GB cloud storage)
– Document viewer
– Video/photo editor
Warranty
Browse the catalogue of Microsoft Lumia models brought to you by Kara Nigeria and choose the one that you like the most. Microsoft offers a manufacturer’s warranty as well, so you need not worry about after-sales support. These phones will not only make it easier for you to communicate but will also let you unwind as you watch a movie or listen to your favourite song on this phone. So, what are you waiting for? Buy Microsoft Lumia 950 online at www.kara.com.ng right away.
Pricing and Availability
Buy your Microsoft Lumia 950 from one of the leading online stores in Nigeria. KaraNigeria deliver right to your doorstep, and you have the option of paying when you receive your order (cash on delivery).
