Microsoft Lumia 950, Lumia 950XL: The first Windows 10 OS phones

Microsoft Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL are now officially launched in India. The pre-bookings for the two new phones open today and they will go on sale on December 11. Here's a closer look at the new Microsoft Lumia phones that run Windows 10 OS on mobile. Read our full first impresssions here

The Lumia 950 will cost Rs 43,699, while the Lumia 950 XL is priced at Rs 49,399. Amazon.co.in is the official online retail partner for the new Lumia phones. Microsoft Lumia 950 has a 5.2-inch screen, while the 950 XL has a 5.7-inch 2K resolution display.

The Lumia 950 XL has , a 64-bit octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor, 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage and a microSD card slot for external storage.

Both the devices feature a 20MP PureView rear camera with triple LED flash and a front camera of 5MP with wide-angle lens.

Lumia 950 features a 5.2-inch AMOLED Display with 2560×1440 pixel resolution (564ppi). It is powered by 1.8HHz Snapdragon 808 64-bit hexa-core processor.

Both phones run Windows 10 OS on mobile which supports the Continuum feature that seamless syncs the PC and mobile experience. With Microsoft’s Display Dock, you can convert these new smartphones into a full-fledged PC running Windows 10, thanks to Continuum. See more: https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/mobile-tabs/why-the-qiku-q-terra-could-be-the-phone-india-is-waiting-for/

The Display Dock is way more than that old technology. The best part is the TV powered by the dock works independently. This means you can play Angry Birds on your new Lumia smartphone while delivering a PowerPoint presentation on TV.

Microsoft has priced the display dock at Rs 5999 in India but it will be free for the first few buyers.

It comes with two USB 2.0 ports, one USB high current charging port, one Display Port and one USB Type C port for connecting the smartphone. The Display Dock has to be powered separately. Read our full first impresssions here

With these, you can transfer files to your smartphone or put them on One Drive from your external storage, charge another smartphone or tablet and more. Also, while the Lumia 950 or 950XL is connected to the Display Dock, it automatically gets charged. So, you won’t end up with low battery on your smartphone after a presentation. Read our full first impresssions here