Microsoft Lumia 950 XL: tech spec, size, weight and features

The Microsoft Lumia 950 XL is the brand new flagship smartphone of the Windows Phone family. Based around a 5.7-inch display, the smartphone has been designed with Windows 10 Mobile in mind and goes on sale November 2015. Read on to find out more about the Microsoft Lumia 950 XL tech spec, size, weight and features.

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL is a reality and puts the power of a PC-like experience in your pocket. Offering stunning dual-antenna, Octa-core processing and liquid cooling technology first seen in Surface tablets, this is the Windows 10 Mobile smartphone to lead them all.

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The Lumia 950 XL sports a 5.7-inch AMOLED Glance screen with sharp WQHD (2560 x 1440 pixel) display and 518 PPI for amazing colour reproduction. Made from  Corning Gorilla Glass 4 with automatic brightness control, you'll find it also packs in super sensitive touch.

But that's just scratching the surface. If you love to get under the hood and find out what's on offer, then check out the Microsoft Lumia 950 XL tech spec, size, weight and features:

Watch Microsoft Lumia 950 XL video: Microsoft Lumia 950 XL: Tech Spec at a glance

Display: 5.7-inchRear camera: 20-MegapixelMass Memory: 32GBNetwork: 4G/LTESoftware release: Windows 10Front camera: Full HD 5-Megapixel wide angleCamera Flash Type: Natural FlashProcessor type: Octa-core 2.0GHzCharging: Built-in wireless charging, Fast chargingMaximum talk time (3G): 19 hoursMaximum standby time: 12 daysColours: Black, White

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL: Size & weight

Height: 151.9mmWidth: 78.4mmThickness: 8.1mmWeight: 165g

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL: Display

Display size: 5.7-inchDisplay resolution: WQHD (2560 x 1440)Display colours: TrueColor (24-bit/16M)Display technology: AMOLED, ClearBlackPixel density: 518 ppiDisplay features: Orientation sensor, Sunlight readability enhancements, Easy to clean, High brightness mode, Lumia Color profile, Wide viewing angle, Corning Gorilla Glass 4, Automatic brightness controlTouch screen technology: Super sensitive touch

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL: Main camera

Main camera: 20-MegapixelCamera Focus Type: Auto focus with two-stage capture keyCamera optics: 6-lens opticsStabilisation: Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS)Sensor size: 1/2.4 inchMain camera f-number/aperture: f/1.9Camera focal length: 26 mmCamera Flash Type: Natural FlashCamera features: Backside-illuminated image sensor, PureView, True 16:9 sensor, Fast Focus, High resolution zoomCamera minimum focus range: 10cm

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL: Front-facing camera

Front camera: Full HD 5MP wide angleFront camera f-number/aperture: f/2.4Front camera features: Still image capture, Video call, Video recordingFront camera video resolution: 1080p (Full HD, 1920 x 1080)

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL: Video recording

Main camera video resolution: 4K (3840 x 2160)Camera video frame rate: 30 fpsVideo recording features: Video zoom, Optical image stabilization, Continuous autofocus, Video light, Lumia Rich Recording with four microphonesVideo recording formats: MP4/H.264

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL: Memory

Mass memory1 32GBRAM: 3GBMaximum memory card size: 200GBExpandable memory card type: MicroSDUser data storage: In device, OneDrive cloud storage, App and data storage on memory card

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL: Battery

Replaceable battery: YesBattery capacity: 3340 mAhBattery voltage: 3.8 VCharging: Built-in wireless charging, Fast chargingWireless charging standard: QiMaximum standby time: 12 daysMaximum talk time (2G): 25 hMaximum talk time (3G): 19 hMaximum music playback time: 75 h

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL: Processor

CPU name: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810Number of cores: Octa coreClock rate: 2000 MHz

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL: Connectivity

SIM card type: Nano SIMAV connectors: 3.5 mm stereo headset connector, DisplayPort over USB-CCharging connectors: USB-CSystem connectors: USB-CUSB: USB 3.1Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.1NFC: Pairing, Secure NFC for payment, Sharing, TaggingWi-Fi: WLAN IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, MIMO, Wi-Fi callWi-Fi hotspot: Up to 8 Wi-Fi-enabled devicesOther wireless connectivity: Screen projection

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL: Cellular connectivity

GSM network: 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHzGSM max data speed DL: EGPRS 296.0 kbpsGSM max data speed UL: EGPRS 236.8 kbpsWCDMA network: Band 1 (2100 MHz), Band 2 (1900 MHz), Band 4 (1700/2100 MHz), Band 5 (850 MHz), Band 8 (900 MHz)WCDMA max data speed DL: 42.2 Mbps (Cat 24)WCDMA max data speed UL: 5.76 Mbps (Cat 6)LTE FDD network: Band 1 (2100 MHz), Band 2 (1900 MHz), Band 3 (1800 MHz), Band 4 (1700/2100 MHz), Band 5 (850MHz), Band 7 (2600 MHz), Band 8 (900MHz), Band 12 (700 MHz), Band 20 (800MHz), Band 28 (700 MHz)TD-LTE network: Band 38 (2570-2620 MHz), Band 40 (2300-2400 MHz)LTE max data speed DL: 300 Mbps (Cat 6)LTE max data speed UL: 50 Mbps (Cat 6)

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL: Contents

Microsoft Lumia 950 XLProduct user guideBatteryChargerUSB-C cable

The Lumia 950 XL is set to go on sale starting in November with a price of £529.99 SIM free here in the UK. You can register your interest at the Microsoft Store UK now.

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