Microsoft·Flagship · Released Nov 2015
Lumia 950
Microsoft’s Windows 10 Mobile flagship — Continuum dock.
50/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$549
Color · White
Display
5.2" AMOLED
Chipset
Snapdragon 808
Memory
3 GB · 32 GB
Main cam
20 MP PureView
Battery
3,000 mAh
Weight
150 g
AI Snapshot
A flagship caught on a sinking platform.
Lumia 950 had excellent hardware ideas — Continuum, PureView — but Windows 10 Mobile couldn’t sustain a developer ecosystem.
Subscores · 0–100
Display68
Camera76
Performance50
Battery60
Build60
Value50
- Continuum desktop mode.
- PureView 20 MP camera.
- Removable battery + microSD.
- Liquid cooling rare for 2015.
Full specifications
Type
AMOLED
Size
5.2 inches
Resolution
2,560 × 1,440 px
Main
20 MP PureView, f/1.9, OIS
Flash
Triple LED
Selfie
5 MP
Benchmarks
vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -97.8%
This
35,000
Class avg
1,620,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -95.5%
This
130
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -95.3%
This
380
Class avg
8,100
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -98.9%
This
0.7 fps
Class avg
62.0 fps
Frequently asked questions
When was the Lumia 950 released?
The Lumia 950 was released in Nov 2015.
What is the Lumia 950 screen size and type?
The Lumia 950 has a 5.2" AMOLED display.
What chipset does the Lumia 950 use?
The Lumia 950 is powered by the Snapdragon 808 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Lumia 950 have?
The Lumia 950 ships with 3 GB · 32 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Lumia 950 battery capacity?
The Lumia 950 has a 3,000 mAh battery.
What is the Lumia 950 main camera?
The Lumia 950 has a 20 MP PureView main camera.
Does the Lumia 950 have 5G?
The Lumia 950 does not support 5G (4G LTE only).
Is the Lumia 950 worth buying?
Lumia 950 had excellent hardware ideas — Continuum, PureView — but Windows 10 Mobile couldn’t sustain a developer ecosystem. SpecEagle gives the Lumia 950 an editorial score of 50/100.