Microsoft Lumia 950 XL vs Huawei Mate 8 vs Google Nexus 6P:Who is the King of performance?
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL The Lumia 950 XL isn't just a platform to spread Windows 10 though, this is a seriously high-end smartphone with impressive specs backed up by that app store shared with the entire Windows 10 platform.The Microsoft Lumia 950 XL has a pin-sharp, vivid display, plenty of power, expandable storage and a solid camera. The phone comes with a 5.70-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1440 pixels by 2560 pixels at a PPI of 518 pixels per inch.
The Microsoft Lumia 950 XL is powered by octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor and it comes with 3GB of RAM. The phone packs 32GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 200GB via a microSD card. As far as the cameras are concerned, the Microsoft Lumia 950 XL packs a 20-megapixel primary camera on the rear and a 5-megapixel front shooter for selfies.
The Microsoft Lumia 950 XL runs Windows 10 Mobile and is powered by a 3340mAh removable battery. It measures 151.90 x 78.40 x 8.10 (height x width x thickness) and weighs 165.00 grams.
The Microsoft Lumia 950 XL is a single SIM (GSM) smartphone that accepts a Nano-SIM. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, NFC, FM, 4G (with support for Band 40 used by some LTE networks). Sensors on the phone include Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, and Gyroscope.
but,Battery life is also something of a let-down. Given the size of the unit, and the general efficiency of Windows Phone in this area, I had great hopes for the endurance of the 950 XL. Unfortunately battery performance was only ever middling at best.The app selection for Windows phone is still very limited and the phone's design feels plasticky.
THE BOTTOM LINE The hardware definitely has its highs and lows. Build quality isn't the best around, but handling is great. All of the lovely pixels on the AMOLED screen, along with the exceptional colour accuracy, make it one of the best around, but the speakers are a bit of a let-down.While the Lumia 950 XL has the specs you'd want from a top-end phone, the Windows 10 experience offers no compelling reason to switch from iOS or Android. Price:$684
VS Huawei Mate 8 The Huawei Mate 8 display is a 6-inch IPS Neo screen that offers a Full HD experience, comparable to that of the Huawei P8. The only difference lies in the size of the display. The bezel on the side of the screen is a particular highlight that means you get more screen squeezed into the body. I also really like the look of the side of the phones with its slim stylish edges and premium feel finish.Huawei's Mate 8's battery life goes on and on, it snaps good photos and has a fast, accurate fingerprint sensor and a loud speakerphone. That fingerprint scanner is great, just as capable as any competitors out there, and that rear positioning is really natural for a device of this size. The fact it's recessed into the body makes all the difference and it's quoted as being twice as fast as the earlier Mate 7 - something we've seen in action and can easily believe. Huawei has added a 16-megapixel camera on the back of the Mate 8, with optical image stabilization and dual-LED flash. The front camera is an 8-megapixel shooter, capable of the same 1080p resolution photos as the rear camera, but does not feature OIS technology. The Mate 8's battery life gets even better with Android 6.0 and its power-saving feature Doze. This Marshmallow feature puts some apps into deep sleep mode while the phone is in standby, consuming less power. In effect, it means that the Huawei Mate 8 can potentially survive for two-and-a-half days on one charge. The phone comes with a 6.00-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1080 pixels by 1920 pixels. The Huawei Mate 8 is powered by 1.8GHz octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 950 processor and it comes with 3GB of RAM. The phone packs 32GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 64GB via a microSD card. As far as the cameras are concerned, the Huawei Mate 8 packs a 16-megapixel primary camera on the rear and a 8-megapixel front shooter for selfies. The Huawei Mate 8 runs Android 6.0 and is powered by a 4000mAh non removable battery. It measures 157.10 x 80.60 x 7.90 (height x width x thickness) and weighs 185.00 grams. The Huawei Mate 8 is a dual SIM (GSM and GSM) smartphone that accepts two Nano-SIM. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, NFC, FM, 3G, 4G. Sensors on the phone include Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, and Gyroscope. This phone comes in Black, Silver and Gold color.
but,Living without an app drawer takes some getting used to, and it just doesn't work when it's this heavily overlayed. Having a searchable app drawer is one of the best elements of Android: this feels like dumping them all on the floor and shuffling them around.This ginormous 6-inch phone is just too unwieldy for smaller hands. It has a dim screen and a low resolution compared with other phones.
THE BOTTOM LINE The Mate 8 is a fantastic phone. If it can undercut heavy hitters like Samsung's Galaxy Note 5 and the iPhone 6S Plus, it will have made a niche it can prosper in.The huge, metal Huawei Mate 8 has plenty of appeal and only minor drawbacks, but it's too expensive to sway fans of large-screen phones from the Nexus 6P or Samsung Galaxy Note 5. Price:$650 to $750
VS Google Nexus 6P The Nexus 6P has fantastic design and build quality, a detailed and vibrant display, efficiency-driven software, good battery life, and a camera that can take on the best in the industry.One of the first two Android 6.0 phones, Google's metal Nexus 6P has a sharp, high-resolution screen and a solid camera, an accurate fingerprint reader, loud speakers and works with every major carrier. Its lower cost makes it a good top-tier value buy. Google Nexus 6P sports a 5.7-inch WQHD (2560×1440 pixel) AMOLED display with a Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protection. While the side bezels are thin, the ones on the top and bottom are large thereby making the phone taller. One-handed use is possible but is uncomfortable. Thanks to the AMOLED display and the high resolution, the text appears crisp and images are sharp. Deep blacks and a good contrast ratio make this display great for watching videos and browsing through your photo library. Viewing angles are good, but you do still see that rainbow effect on the glass when viewed from the side. Reading on the display, be it long articles or ebooks, is a pleasure thanks to text sharpness. The Nexus 6P ran for 12 hours, 4 minutes, which is quite high for a smartphone with a 5.7-inch, 1440p screen. Running the Nexus 6P is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 810 CPU paired with 3GB RAM. It’s a common combo for 2015 flagships, but it excels here. The phone packs 32GB of internal storage cannot be expanded. As far as the cameras are concerned, the Huawei Google Nexus 6P packs a 12.3-megapixel primary camera on the rear and a 8-megapixel front shooter for selfies. Google Nexus 6P runs Android 6.0 and is powered by a 3450mAh non removable battery. It measures 159.30 x 77.80 x 7.30 (height x width x thickness) and weighs 178.00 grams. Google Nexus 6P is a single SIM (GSM) smartphone that accepts a Nano-SIM. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, NFC, 4G (with support for Band 40 used by some LTE networks). Sensors on the phone include Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, and Gyroscope.
but,The Nexus 6P's hardware isn't as fast as those rivals' flagship phones, and it's missing a few of their best camera software tricks.It's big, a bit boxy and top-heavy, the fingerprint reader's position isn't always convenient and the 6P ditches the wireless charging of previous models.
THE BOTTOM LINE Google's super-sized phone for 2015 is thinner, lighter, stronger and easier to hold, making it a true step up from the Nexus 6 in every way imaginable. No, it's not fast as the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+ – and the 12.3MP camera is comparable, not always better. But this is the best phablet for the price, hands down, and returns the Nexus brand to its more affordable and palmable roots.The Nexus 6P doesn't have the most inspiring design, but when it comes to hardware prowess, value for money and Google extras, this best-ever Nexus is hard to beat. Key Features: 5.7-inch, quad-HD display; Snapdragon 810 processor; 3GB RAM; 32GB/64GB/128GB internal storage; Android 6.0 Marshmallow; USB-C; 3,450 mAh battery with rapid charging; Gorilla Glass 4
Manufacturer: Google Price:$499
The Microsoft Lumia 950 XL is powered by octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor and it comes with 3GB of RAM. The phone packs 32GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 200GB via a microSD card. As far as the cameras are concerned, the Microsoft Lumia 950 XL packs a 20-megapixel primary camera on the rear and a 5-megapixel front shooter for selfies.
The Microsoft Lumia 950 XL runs Windows 10 Mobile and is powered by a 3340mAh removable battery. It measures 151.90 x 78.40 x 8.10 (height x width x thickness) and weighs 165.00 grams.
The Microsoft Lumia 950 XL is a single SIM (GSM) smartphone that accepts a Nano-SIM. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, NFC, FM, 4G (with support for Band 40 used by some LTE networks). Sensors on the phone include Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, and Gyroscope.
but,Battery life is also something of a let-down. Given the size of the unit, and the general efficiency of Windows Phone in this area, I had great hopes for the endurance of the 950 XL. Unfortunately battery performance was only ever middling at best.The app selection for Windows phone is still very limited and the phone's design feels plasticky.
THE BOTTOM LINE The hardware definitely has its highs and lows. Build quality isn't the best around, but handling is great. All of the lovely pixels on the AMOLED screen, along with the exceptional colour accuracy, make it one of the best around, but the speakers are a bit of a let-down.While the Lumia 950 XL has the specs you'd want from a top-end phone, the Windows 10 experience offers no compelling reason to switch from iOS or Android. Price:$684
VS Huawei Mate 8 The Huawei Mate 8 display is a 6-inch IPS Neo screen that offers a Full HD experience, comparable to that of the Huawei P8. The only difference lies in the size of the display. The bezel on the side of the screen is a particular highlight that means you get more screen squeezed into the body. I also really like the look of the side of the phones with its slim stylish edges and premium feel finish.Huawei's Mate 8's battery life goes on and on, it snaps good photos and has a fast, accurate fingerprint sensor and a loud speakerphone. That fingerprint scanner is great, just as capable as any competitors out there, and that rear positioning is really natural for a device of this size. The fact it's recessed into the body makes all the difference and it's quoted as being twice as fast as the earlier Mate 7 - something we've seen in action and can easily believe. Huawei has added a 16-megapixel camera on the back of the Mate 8, with optical image stabilization and dual-LED flash. The front camera is an 8-megapixel shooter, capable of the same 1080p resolution photos as the rear camera, but does not feature OIS technology. The Mate 8's battery life gets even better with Android 6.0 and its power-saving feature Doze. This Marshmallow feature puts some apps into deep sleep mode while the phone is in standby, consuming less power. In effect, it means that the Huawei Mate 8 can potentially survive for two-and-a-half days on one charge. The phone comes with a 6.00-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1080 pixels by 1920 pixels. The Huawei Mate 8 is powered by 1.8GHz octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 950 processor and it comes with 3GB of RAM. The phone packs 32GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 64GB via a microSD card. As far as the cameras are concerned, the Huawei Mate 8 packs a 16-megapixel primary camera on the rear and a 8-megapixel front shooter for selfies. The Huawei Mate 8 runs Android 6.0 and is powered by a 4000mAh non removable battery. It measures 157.10 x 80.60 x 7.90 (height x width x thickness) and weighs 185.00 grams. The Huawei Mate 8 is a dual SIM (GSM and GSM) smartphone that accepts two Nano-SIM. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, NFC, FM, 3G, 4G. Sensors on the phone include Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, and Gyroscope. This phone comes in Black, Silver and Gold color.
but,Living without an app drawer takes some getting used to, and it just doesn't work when it's this heavily overlayed. Having a searchable app drawer is one of the best elements of Android: this feels like dumping them all on the floor and shuffling them around.This ginormous 6-inch phone is just too unwieldy for smaller hands. It has a dim screen and a low resolution compared with other phones.
THE BOTTOM LINE The Mate 8 is a fantastic phone. If it can undercut heavy hitters like Samsung's Galaxy Note 5 and the iPhone 6S Plus, it will have made a niche it can prosper in.The huge, metal Huawei Mate 8 has plenty of appeal and only minor drawbacks, but it's too expensive to sway fans of large-screen phones from the Nexus 6P or Samsung Galaxy Note 5. Price:$650 to $750
VS Google Nexus 6P The Nexus 6P has fantastic design and build quality, a detailed and vibrant display, efficiency-driven software, good battery life, and a camera that can take on the best in the industry.One of the first two Android 6.0 phones, Google's metal Nexus 6P has a sharp, high-resolution screen and a solid camera, an accurate fingerprint reader, loud speakers and works with every major carrier. Its lower cost makes it a good top-tier value buy. Google Nexus 6P sports a 5.7-inch WQHD (2560×1440 pixel) AMOLED display with a Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protection. While the side bezels are thin, the ones on the top and bottom are large thereby making the phone taller. One-handed use is possible but is uncomfortable. Thanks to the AMOLED display and the high resolution, the text appears crisp and images are sharp. Deep blacks and a good contrast ratio make this display great for watching videos and browsing through your photo library. Viewing angles are good, but you do still see that rainbow effect on the glass when viewed from the side. Reading on the display, be it long articles or ebooks, is a pleasure thanks to text sharpness. The Nexus 6P ran for 12 hours, 4 minutes, which is quite high for a smartphone with a 5.7-inch, 1440p screen. Running the Nexus 6P is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 810 CPU paired with 3GB RAM. It’s a common combo for 2015 flagships, but it excels here. The phone packs 32GB of internal storage cannot be expanded. As far as the cameras are concerned, the Huawei Google Nexus 6P packs a 12.3-megapixel primary camera on the rear and a 8-megapixel front shooter for selfies. Google Nexus 6P runs Android 6.0 and is powered by a 3450mAh non removable battery. It measures 159.30 x 77.80 x 7.30 (height x width x thickness) and weighs 178.00 grams. Google Nexus 6P is a single SIM (GSM) smartphone that accepts a Nano-SIM. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, NFC, 4G (with support for Band 40 used by some LTE networks). Sensors on the phone include Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, and Gyroscope.
but,The Nexus 6P's hardware isn't as fast as those rivals' flagship phones, and it's missing a few of their best camera software tricks.It's big, a bit boxy and top-heavy, the fingerprint reader's position isn't always convenient and the 6P ditches the wireless charging of previous models.
THE BOTTOM LINE Google's super-sized phone for 2015 is thinner, lighter, stronger and easier to hold, making it a true step up from the Nexus 6 in every way imaginable. No, it's not fast as the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+ – and the 12.3MP camera is comparable, not always better. But this is the best phablet for the price, hands down, and returns the Nexus brand to its more affordable and palmable roots.The Nexus 6P doesn't have the most inspiring design, but when it comes to hardware prowess, value for money and Google extras, this best-ever Nexus is hard to beat. Key Features: 5.7-inch, quad-HD display; Snapdragon 810 processor; 3GB RAM; 32GB/64GB/128GB internal storage; Android 6.0 Marshmallow; USB-C; 3,450 mAh battery with rapid charging; Gorilla Glass 4
Manufacturer: Google Price:$499
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