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Microsoft Lumia 950 and 950 XL makes its way to Philippines

By Minjun ParkPhilippines
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After India, the next market to get Microsoft’s latest offerings, the Lumia 950 and the Lumia 950 XL, is the Philippines. Both handsets are set to hit retail in the region starting December 14th (via Windows Central). The Lumia 950 carries a ₱28,990 (about $615 US) price tag, while it’s bigger sibling costs slightly higher, that is, ₱32,990 ($699). The Display Dock is available as well, but it’s not bundled with the device. Customers interested in the Display Dock can pay ₱3,390 ($72).

The Lumia 950 comes with a 5.2-inch QHD display with the processing handled by the Snapdragon 808 processor and a 3000 mAh battery. On the other hand, the bigger Lumia 950 XL features a 5.7-inch QHD display with Snapdragon 810 under the hood and a massive 3,340 mAh battery.

Both devices feature 3GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage, a microSD card slot for expansion, a 20MP camera for photos and videos, a 5MP front-facing camera and ships with Windows 10 Mobile as its operating system.

If you’re confused, check out our first impressions with the Lumia 950 and  the Lumia 950 XL to help you make up your mind.

Questions & Answers

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When will the new Microsoft Lumia phones be available for purchase in the Philippines?

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The Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL are scheduled to go on sale in the Philippines from December 14th. This makes the Philippines the next market after India to receive these new Microsoft offerings.

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How much will the Display Dock cost for customers who want to buy it separately?

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Customers interested in the Display Dock will need to pay ₱3,390 for it. The article states that the Display Dock is available, but it is not included in the main device package.

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What are the main differences in specifications between the Lumia 950 and the larger Lumia 950 XL?

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The Lumia 950 has a 5.2-inch display and a Snapdragon 808 processor, while the Lumia 950 XL features a 5.7-inch display and a Snapdragon 810 processor. The XL also has a larger 3,340 mAh battery compared to the 950's 3000 mAh battery.

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What operating system do both the new Lumia phones come with?

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Both the Lumia 950 and the Lumia 950 XL ship with Windows 10 Mobile as their operating system. This is the standard software platform for these latest Microsoft devices.

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