Microsoft Lumia 950 - user opinions and reviews
- Rob
- jpq
god father, 18 Dec 2015battery life Endurance rating 48h ?? What about battery life?In regards to battery life.....I have had the 950 for approx. 8 days. The first four days of phone calls texting, some internet use.......charge made it through with only 2/3's charge use...But last 3 days, the charge lasted only 4 hours with little or NO use......last night, on a full charge(disconnected from charger) with NO use what so ever, phone was dead by morning(7 hours) sleeping......Charged up again that same morning.....Ideas!!!???
- Java
- 4Dg
MirzaSohail, 17 Dec 2015Dear u have explained realy nicely whatever u observed.
And more importantly u put nice effo... moreWell, I think you need to examine your needs and wants. As I said in my review, if you are happy with your current platform then you might prefer to stay on that platform. However, if like me, you are unhappy with your current platform, then this phone is worth considering.
I am happy with my choice to switch. This is further validated by the more I use the phone and the more I uncover the integration points. I had yet another experience today that showed the tie in between phone and PC. I posted it in reply to my original post but needless to say, this phone feels very much like a continuation, extension of my PC which is pretty powerful.
- Java
- 4Dg
Anonymous, 19 Dec 2015Question?...for notifications from phone appt/ reminder etc do i need action centre on PC or j... moreI'm not quite sure yet. I just noticed that notifications on my PC were in sync with the notifications on my phone. Both were in the action center (notification window) on each device.
As for reminders, those were showing up on each device's Cortana menu. Appts likewise are showing up on my Outlook calendar (since I am using Office/Outlook).
- Java
- 4Dg
Java, 16 Dec 2015I picked up the Lumia 950 on launch day (Nov. 20th). This is my first ever windows phone so I ... moreI thought I would share another interesting experience I had today.
While sitting at my PC on a Skype call, my phone rang. I hit ignore so I could finish my business call. At that time, a dialog box popped up on my PC screen asking if I wanted to send a text reply to the caller. I hit yes and it gave me the option to type a message or use the default "I'll call you back soon" message. I selected the default message and it sent it back through my phone to the caller.
Just another example of how the phone and PC experience are working together to be more productive.
I had no idea it could do that, nor am I quite sure how it knew to pop that open on my PC. However, it was damn cool none the less.
Nicely done Microsoft.
- Anonymous
- p6r
Question?...for notifications from phone appt/ reminder etc do i need action centre on PC or just Cortana on PC thanks
- Anonymous
- p6r
Java, 16 Dec 2015I picked up the Lumia 950 on launch day (Nov. 20th). This is my first ever windows phone so I ... moreWell said Brotha, those ppl bitchin about win 10 bugs, apps this that need to learn patience. IOS has bugs android has bugs, android updates so fast i havn't time to change my undies! I don't want my phone updating 20 x a day. Submit feedback to Msoft let them fix it give them time, as it will be one of th best 0/s out. Devs will catch up with apps, as 10 is going to be on more and more pc's in 6months time, people will eat words as iphones/androids will be 2nd rate. Oh yes indeed i remember those days of "not responding" its nice not to see that message!!!!. ... I'm sure Msoft are working around clock to make things better...to many ppl bitchin on forums lately...head over to windows central and you see it. I am like you i love having extension of my desktop out and about. Hello Cortana!!! Goodbye Siri
- JITUA
- 8Ai
MirzaSohail, 11 Dec 2015Need Sincere Advice, I have shortlisted Lumia 950 ,IPhone 6s Plus & Note 5 Currently owi... morego for it its nice phone !!
- sammy
- U@9
MirzaSohail, 17 Dec 2015Dear u have explained realy nicely whatever u observed. And more importantly u put nice effo... moreI am a WP lover and I would say that Windows offers a very fresh interface, unlike its iPhone and android contemporaries - they have almost similar layouts- those sissy looking icons in flowery backgrounds, so different from the hi-tech looking Lumia WP 10 layout. Second, WP offers an amazing internet and office experience unparalleled by other platforms. MS has pioneered office and its phones run it the best way. I easily do my office related tasks on my phone with a seamless experience. The future belongs to the cloud and WP is well prepared for it. The app-gap story of for people who sit around and have a lot of time to do nothing "useful" because WP offers all apps that are useful(some exceptions). In fact WP app store doesn't yet suffer from overcrowding by a large number of fake apps. With solid hardware and configuration to support W10, the 950 and possibly a surface phone in the future will be some of the best phones available to people who are tech-savvy.
- MirzaSohail
- 3Ya
Java, 16 Dec 2015I picked up the Lumia 950 on launch day (Nov. 20th). This is my first ever windows phone so I ... moreDear u have explained realy nicely whatever u observed.
And more importantly u put nice effort to clear some debatable doubts over user experience on windows 10 mobile.
I also looking for new device currently using Android based Note 3 since 2013. And I shortlisted IPhone 62 plus,Note 5, Lumia 950.i know these devices belong to 3 different OS. I am not a app junky.
Will I looking for your advice,I also upgraded my laptop to window 10 PC so I am bit families with Redmond OS.
- AnonD-82281
- rfg
Windows Hello is working superbly so far. Hits every time. I can even unlock in the dark + wearing sunglasses. Retina scanning has a useful future ahead.
Continuum is ok via miracast. Not the fastest, but acceptable if you had no other devices to use. It has a lot of potential too.
There's no denying the plastic cover makes this phone look budget, but I have 2 mozo cases on the way too which will make it look like the most premium device instead!
- Bomj
- QeE
Ananth, 03 Dec 2015Guess the guy never connected his phone to the internet ;)Can it connect to Internet??? Mind blowing!!!
- Leon
- mhZ
AnonD-139514, 16 Dec 2015there is fm hardware in the phone..just download fm app from the store and connect your handsf... moreThanks, becool79. 3rd party apps won't work on the European 950 devices at this moment. It might be different situation in some other continent. A downloaded FM-radio app only says device is not supported. It seems that the tuner is not even enabled by firmware.
- AnonD-139514
- tE{
Leon, 16 Dec 2015There is no FM-radio (app) on the Lumia 950 at this moment. I don't why? I hope the Microsoft ... morethere is fm hardware in the phone..just download fm app from the store and connect your handsfree and u are done....
- Leon
- mhZ
There is no FM-radio (app) on the Lumia 950 at this moment. I don't why? I hope the Microsoft will tell us is the issue on hardware or just only product segmentation.
- Java
- 4Dg
I picked up the Lumia 950 on launch day (Nov. 20th). This is my first ever windows phone so I am not a Microsoft fan boy or loyalist. What almost every review states is that there is nothing that would lure someone away from iPhone or Android...well, in my case, they were wrong. You see, some people out there are actually NOT HAPPY with iPhone or Android. I was one of those people. I had used iPhone for years, hated iTunes so switched to Android. Used Android for years, hated it so decided to give windows a try.
Now, 1 month in and I feel like I have at least some experience with the phone to feel confident enough to talk intelligently about the good/bad of this phone. So, here is my impression.
Most reviewers are talking about how this phone does not hold up to competitive platforms. I would have to say that that spending 2 days with a phone or even a week as a test vehicle is not enough to really understand where this phone shines. Furthermore, if you are not running Windows 10 on your PC and your Phone, then you are missing a powerful experience and quite frankly missed Microsoft's vision and message around Windows 10 as a holistic approach across devices. This phone is an extension of your PC experience, not separate from it. Look at it this way, if you are using an Android phone and a Windows PC, you are managing 2 different experiences. Sure you may have your exchange account on your phone and your email/calendars sync, but you are still managing 2 different experiences across 2 devices. Win 10 on the 950 looks and feels like an extension of my PC experience...this is HUGE and a key component of Microsoft's vision. Notifications, Cortana, contacts, menus and more are seamless extensions of the PC experience. Set a task, reminder, appt. in Cortana on your phone, it sets it on your PC and vice versa. The settings menu on the phone is remarkably similar to the settings menu on your PC. Notifications carry across from one device to the other. You see, you, your profile, your experience is the center, not your device. This is vastly different and really important to understand. You can't get that experience by testing the phone over a weekend...you need to use it as a daily driver for an extended period of time to appreciate just how fluid the experience really is and why it matters.
How reviewers are missing this really important piece is beyond me...
So, let's talk app gap. I get that for some people this is really important. If you work/life is dependent upon a specific app, and that app is not on Windows, then maybe the phone is not for you. For me, this was almost a non issue. I looked at my Android phone and the apps I had on there and the apps I used frequently. Every app I used with the exception of 3, yes 3, were available on Windows phone. Now the 3 that were missing were a little painful but I found workarounds for them so in the end, it was not a showstopper for me. As for stuff like snapchat, frankly I really don't care as social media apps are not on my needs list.
As for reviewers that complain about premium look/feel. This is another one I don't understand. As someone else pointed out, most people I know all slap cases on their phones so does it really matter what a phone looks like if it is just getting covered up anyway? It's a phone, not a piece of art you hang on a wall.
In terms of features, this phone is on par with every other high end phone out there. Similar cores, similar ram, similar screen specs, similar size, similar performance, battery life, etc. So you really can't say this is not a premium spec phone with any credibility at all.
Factor in features like expanded memory slot, wifi sense, storage sense, ability to attach files to emails, native office applications, continuum, miracast that actually works, killer camera (best I have ever seen), beautiful screen, usb type c, and as referenced, seamless phone/pc experience and you have a really, really good phone.
As for the bad stuff or stuff that needs improvement? Yes, there is some of that as well. I have seen some minor bugs. Nothing that I have not experienced on other platforms but they are there none the less. Are they annoying? Yes but that is true regardless of platforms.
However, there are some things I think they need to address. For example, one nice thing I like about android is that I could organize my contacts for quick dialing. I could create groups, favorites, etc. I could see about 12 contacts on the screen at one time in my favorites list...with windows, I see only have that many by line entry. Is that a showstopper? No, but annoying. Microsoft could stand to use the screen real estate a little better that way. Stuff like showing my phone number will calling folks should be in the phone setting (as it is) but should also be in the Privacy screen (as it is not). Fingerprint scanner is probably something they should add as an option to the iris scanner. By the way, the iris scanner works pretty good for me under all lighting conditions. Now, I did turn it off because it did feel like it chewed through the battery a little faster, but that could be due to me playing with it a lot when I first got the phone.
I have mixed feelings on the camera button as I have accidentally launched the camera without wanting to but just picking up the phone. I think I would recommend putting the phone screen button on top instead of between the camera button and volume buttons. I feel like I am always hitting a button just trying to pick up the phone. Again, showstopper? Nope, but minor annoyance.
So, am I happy with this phone? Yes, so far I am quite impressed. Therefore, my final words are if you are happy with your current platform, then stick with it...why would you be looking anyway. However, if you are not happy with your current platform, then this phone should be a serious contender....especially if you are a windows 10 user on your PC.
- 950 user
- 0Bj
I've been living with android for a verry long time. Decidet to go for something new. so got this. well my previous phone was OnePlus one and now this. to be honest, I was surprised how easy it is to transfer all Contacts, pictures, music, calendar events etc from google account/phone to lumia 950. 3 min work. camera quality is amazing, seriously ive never seen any camera as good as this one. screen quality is at highest. windows hello works in darkness as good as in daylight.fast charging is working werry well, but always when phone is plugged in it heats up quite a lot.there are some down sides as well. for example if you connect your lumia to screen (quantinnum) and browse internet, afterwards to use internet you cannot type in browser ( software glich I had) as im using phone for about a week, i like to play with it, and now my battery with quite heavy usage drains in about 14-17h ( don't really know is it good or bad, lets say average) so do i regeret going from android to windows phone? well, no. im not saying it is better or worse, all phones have some glitches, some downsides, ITS JUST DIFFERENT
- AnonD-354074
- Mfx
chirag1996, 14 Dec 2015What about phone speed and what about its camera...the camera is one of the best in mobile smartphone arena, speed much faster than Lumia 1020.
- AnonD-139514
- X}s
Guys iam just back from new York...the trip was great....just back and my Lumia 950 white arrived from amazon white color...I brought surface pro 4 from new York and totally lovin it...
I saw the Lumia 950 in new York there also prices after taxes came to around 580$ soo that's around 39000 and no free display dock...
soo in india 43k with free display dock is very good price...
iam happy with my purchase of Lumia 950 white color and gonna install my mozo case red leather with gold rim...I got limited edition Lumia 950..
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