Everything You Need to Know About Microsoft's Newest Phones

By Ann-Marie Alcántara

Updated on 10/10/2015 at 11:35 AM

Microsoft
Microsoft

In what felt like one of Microsoft's biggest events to date, the company released two new smartphones: the Lumia 950 and the Lumia 950 XL. Both are impressive and will directly compete with Google's and Apple's new releases as well. Details for both phones are below.

Here's what you can expect from the Lumia 950.

  • Software: Windows 10
  • Display size: 5.2 inches
  • Processor: Snapdragon 808
  • Storage options: 32 GB
  • Incredible camera: 20 megapixel rear-facing camera, 5 megapixel front-facing camera
  • Amazing flash: Triple LED flash so you look less pale in photos
  • Different USB component: USB Type-C for faster charging
  • Price: $549

The Lumia 950 XL is just as impressive.

  • Software: Windows 10
  • Display size: 5.7 inches
  • Processor: Snapdragon 810
  • Storage options: 32 GB
  • Similar camera to the 950: 20 megapixel rear-facing camera, 5 megapixel front-facing camera
  • Support for new features: Will also use USB Type-C
  • Price: $649

Both phones will also support Continuum, one of the biggest features from Windows 10 on mobile, where you can turn any Windows phone into a running computer. You can also easily plug it into the Microsoft Display Dock, which has an HDMI display port and three USB ports for usage. Each phone will also have Microsoft's glance screen technology, which shows how many text messages and emails you have as well as other notifications without turning on your phone and using zero battery life.

Though the phones will be available in November, take a look ahead to see what Microsoft revealed today.

The Lumia 950, one of Microsoft's newest phones.

The Lumia 950, one of Microsoft's newest phones.

Here is the Lumia 950 XL, a slightly bigger 950.

Here is the Lumia 950 XL, a slightly bigger 950.

Panos Panay leading the presentation on the Lumia phones.

Panos Panay leading the presentation on the Lumia phones.

The incredible 20 megapixel camera on the Lumia 950 XL.

The incredible 20 megapixel camera on the Lumia 950 XL.

A quick look at how Continuum and the Microsoft Display Dock work.

A quick look at how Continuum and the Microsoft Display Dock work.