Microsoft Lumia 950 XL

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Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 973 reviews of Microsoft Lumia 950 XL. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the reliability and portability. The size and usability are also appreciated.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Microsoft Lumia 950 XL is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Microsoft Lumia 950 XL

alaTest has collected and analyzed 80 user reviews of Microsoft Lumia 950 XL from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the camera and usability. The screen and portability are also mentioned favorably. There are some critical opinions about the apps, and there are some mixed views about the reliability.

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81% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Microsoft Lumia 950 XL

alaTest has collected and analyzed 53 user reviews of Microsoft Lumia 950 XL from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the design and screen. The usability and performance also get good reviews. There are some less positive reviews about the reception. There are some mixed views about the GPS navigation and reliability.

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81% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Alastair Stevenson (trustedreviews.com)

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL

Microsoft has been making big promises about Windows 10 Mobile for more than a year now. These have ranged from lofty claims about a new category of "Universal Apps", iris-scanning Windows Hello tech and, of course, the Lumia range's trademark PureView...

Decent screen ; Good camera ; Cortana

Dull design ; Not enough consumer apps ; Buggy

Dec, 2015

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Expert review by : Sean Cameron (techradar.com)

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL review

Tempting for the Windows faithful, but no one else

Great Screen ; Fantastic camera ; Strong performance

Inconsistent battery life ; Lack of quality apps ; Many bugs still present

With a superb camera, lovely screen and smooth performance, the Lumia 950 XL is an easy sell for the Windows faithful. But with few apps, many areas in need of polish and inconsistent battery life, it isn't for everyone.

Feb, 2016

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Microsoft Lumia 950 XL review: a top phone if it wasn't for Windows 10 Mobile

It may appeal to enterprise professionals and Windows diehards, but is that enough?

Strong camera ; Decent screen ; User friendly UI

Average battery life ; Buggy OS ; Inconsistent iris scanner

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Expert review by : Luke Edwards (pocket-lint.com)

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL: One platform to rule them all - Pocket-lint

Microsoft has thought long and hard about how all its disparate hardware exists and has come up with Windows 10 to bring it all together. Now the Microsoft

What the Microsoft Lumia 950 XL lacks in design wow, it makes up for in seamless cross-platform integration. That and a whole load of power in the spec department.

Nov, 2015

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Expert review by : Andrew Hoyle (cnet.co.uk)

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL review: This flagship Windows 10 device falls short of the mark

The Lumia 950 XL is Microsoft's larger flagship device for showing off Windows 10 on phones, but its plasticky design and poor app selection means this phone doesn't impress.

The Microsoft Lumia 950 XL has a pin-sharp, vivid display, plenty of power, expandable storage and a solid camera.

The app selection for Windows phone is still very limited and the phone's design feels plasticky.

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.

Dec, 2015

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Expert review by : Chris Martin (techadvisor.co.uk)

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL review

The bigger of Microsoft's two new Windows 10 phones is the Lumia 950 XL but should you buy one?

The Lumia 950 XL is an attractive phone for those looking for Windows productivity thanks to features like Continuum and Universal Apps. It's a good deal at the moment with the free Display Dock but he phone itself has nothing major going for it on the...

Dec, 2015

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Expert review by : Katharine Byrne (expertreviews.co.uk)

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL review

It's the best Windows 10 phone around, but it's still dogged by major performance issues

Dec, 2015

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Expert review by : Chris Barraclough (recombu.com)

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Review: In Depth

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Review: We test the new super-sized Lumia 950 XL to see how this Windows 10 phone stands up to iOS and Android rivals.

Windows 10 has potential ; Continuum ; Sharp, colourful screen ; Decent camera

Windows 10 also has bugs ; Plastic design ; Windows Hello inferior to fingerprint sensors

Windows 10 is bursting with potential, despite its familiar appearance. Give it time and Microsoft’s OS will hopefully be an easy equal to Android, offering a simple and attractive interface for smartphone noobs as well as plenty of functionality for...

Dec, 2015

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Expert review by : Marie Brewis (techadvisor.co.uk)

Lumia 950 vs Lumia 950 XL: What's the difference Lumia 950 & 950 XL?

We compare Microsoft's two new Windows 10 flagship phones, the Lumia 950 & 950 XL, to see which is best for you

Which phone is best for you will depend partly on your budget (there is £100 separating these two Lumias) and partly on your desired screen size. The phablet-class 5.7in panel on the Lumia 950 XL will be too large for some users, yet welcome if you do...

Oct, 2015

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Expert review by : Alan Martin (alphr.com)

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL review: Microsoft's last Windows Phone?

The Lumia 950 XL is the best Windows 10 Mobile phone you can buy, but there are better, cheaper phones on other platforms

There’s plenty to like about the Microsoft Lumia 950 XL, and coming with an open mind and no real history with Windows Phone, I got on with the OS better than I expected. However, even if you take the somewhat controversial position that any mobile OS...

Feb, 2017

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