Lumia 950 XL unboxing & first impressions

[@padaladileep5906]

love the Microsoft phones for its gorgeous look and UI

[@reyfelix6249]

i guess im randomly asking but does anyone know a trick to log back into an instagram account? I was dumb forgot the login password. I love any tricks you can give me.

[@axtonfletcher3554]

@Rey Felix Instablaster =)

[@TheMichaelRN]

if Microsoft's gonna play their cards right, future phones should always have expandable storage and/or removable battery. iOS and Android phones are going without it and it's pissing a lot of people, they should take advantage of that.

[@Smartsparky]

Well said.

[@YananoBere]

TheMichaelRN Considering how much moaning I've heard about the poly carb back cover you can basically kiss a removable battery goodbye!

[@XzaroX]

+TheMichaelRN Indeed. 920 was my first and last SD Cardless Phone. Boy was I wrong when I thought that 32 GB of INTERNAL (Internal part is worse than the low 32 GB part) would be enough. Never again.

[@mystupidreviews8736]

+TheMichaelRN I agree but they kinda had a phone design in the 930 that everyone loved mostly and still they went down the full plastic way so I wouldn't be surprised if we see things missing sometimes like sd slot or like wireless charging, I hope not as I love these specs on these phone I just don't like the look of them, I don't like the full plastic body and for the price I expect metal or aluminium or something.  I know iPhone have protruding cameras but I personally don't like this.  I often type on my phone and I usually lay it on the table.  With phones with cameras that protrude out they tent to wobble, I just don't see the point of the hump.  Make the phone thicker and stick a biger battery in it, there problem solved.

[@Mastersafi]

+My Stupid Reviews You can simply buy phone cases that thickens everything:-p

[@RubenGoMoRadioboyPlus]

At least an official box!!! I love it. Microsoft is nailing it

[@Boi-st5px]

What a big and welcomed difference in the packaging and presentation of the 950 XL compared to the AT&T 950. The packaging, the size, slight back cover design (camera area), along with the possibility that Continuum might perform better with the slightly beefier processor and is bundled with the phone, is attractive. It makes me consider this phone if it's on sale and I hear news about apps coming.

[@marcohde19]

Great unboxing, I'm hoping the review tells how does Edge support html5 standards on a mobile device, with its 3GB of RAM and Snapdragon 810 octacore this should be able to substitute about 75% of laptops used for web browsing with low end CPU and 2GB of RAM. Also, does Edge shows websites in full desktop mode when using Continuum?

[@aprofondir]

Gabriel Hernandez Yeah, literally a desktop

[@clementlukhele3321]

I waited almost two years for a 1520 replacement and I'm not 😊 sure if the XL is a worthy replacement.

[@NonsensicalSpudz]

the fuck is up with verizon? I don't live in the US but they seem so difficult

[@joseeduardoescobar]

+NonsensicalSpudz I know , I had verizon, switched to at&t got me 640xl about two months ago, saving money for the 950 xl

[@richarddr1234]

They invested in the Indominus Rex which killed a lot of people.

[@NonsensicalSpudz]

richarddr1234 i heard they got some guy to help find it ?

[@Vaoproductionstv]

+NonsensicalSpudz They use a different technology then (almost) every other carrier in the world, so there has to be a different version of every phone to work with it

[@NonsensicalSpudz]

Chlamydia Thunderstorm Glad i don't live in the states

[@DevTechPoint]

Lumia 540 Dual and Lumia 950XL Dual... amazing ,in each and every section.

[@thenetheriteminecartzactnm]

Im getting the single sim Lumia 950 XL, does it work with Kogan Mobile sim cards?

[@majiddajani5038]

Finally, Microsoft is creating its own ecosystem. I can't wait to order my Lumia 950 XL and Surface Pro 4. iPhone & iPad have made me deal with two different environments. Now, everything should be in harmony.

[@davemusicinca]

I LOLed at the part they pre-installed Candy Crush and Hill Climb, I dunno why I just found that hilarious. Can't wait for my 950 XL I believe I should be able to get it in my hands tomorrow!!

[@LZentertainments]

My dream phone for now

[@Ians1]

Hill Climb has always been installed for me...at least on the 520/521 and the 640 so far

[@Cipirano]

Great review! Good proper and simple english, and way u see things on phone. And comparison between 950 and 950XL Plus I love your dedication. :)

[@LenVrijhof]

I'll get it in probably 10 hours. I'M SO PUMPED! :D

[@NULUSIOS]

+LenVrijhof haha I see what you did there.

[@rickysukhi]

+LenVrijhof me too in next 12 hrs. How is it anyways ?

[@LenVrijhof]

Definitely some getting used to, coming from a 535, but boy is it awesome! It's so large and pretty and I love the screen, camera and battery! Im only sad they didn't include the android app store thingey. But that doesn't matter! It's a great, great phone! And I love it :3

[@daxnoxlc3791]

Enjoy it my friend ;) hope it will make you happy and give u good moments.

[@GamerLCD]

Does anyone know if there is any truth to a Surface Phone coming out early 2016?

[@YananoBere]

***** Not a chance in hell. If you're holding out for a surface phone you're going to be waiting at least another eyar. It's still in the early stages of development and there are rumours that it will be a mid rabge phone.

[@HD-ky5ww]

***** Surface Phone is coming for sure, but no in early 2016 ... more likely october

[@NonsensicalSpudz]

+Yanano Bere i like how you said, no chance in hell. then proceeded to say well basically yes in another year

[@hydra7311]

+NonsensicalSpudz he said no chance in hell for early 2016, not no chance in hell for 2017 or later 2016

[@NonsensicalSpudz]

Erick Illescas thats because he edited it :P

[@curseofpharaohs]

no headphones?!

[@Smartsparky]

Weird!!

[@toastybatch565]

+Mahmoud Hussein US phones never come with headphones except for iPhone.

[@xXzombeistXx]

Mike M Samsung does!!

[@Smartsparky]

Strange.

[@curseofpharaohs]

Mike M wow that is bizarre!

[@icecreamsandwichiify]

I like the placement of the power button. :)

[@Vecilijus]

It looks great..feels great in hand! So happy with this phone. Camera is crazy!! Amazing pics. 👌🏼👌🏼 🤗

[@marcohde19]

It would be great to see a bend test or drop test on this device as there is for Galaxy S6 Edge+ or iPhone 6+ other than durability, this beats the iPhone with Continuum support and beats Galaxy S6 Edge on performance, since Android lags much more than Windows Phone.

[@pewdiefanno19]

for real, yeah sad to see Windows Phones go out of support

[@NasserLubay]

just had a thought that they shud have included a type cover like surface pro 4 so people wont need to carry additional devices... the phone screen will become the touch pad to replace mouse...

[@flashfire4]

Do you get a display dock if you buy one in stores?

[@NULUSIOS]

Guys did you try Verison SIM in slot 1? Because most dual-SIM devices do not support all the protocols in SIM2. So CDMA *MIGHT* work in SIM1. Please try that. (not that I care, CDMA is null in Europe - as it should be everywhere, but that is another discussion).

[@Redridge07]

try the AppComparison app to determine whether there is a app or equivalent app for a windows phone

[@Smartsparky]

I'm so on the fence seriously!! Don't know whether to take the plunge into Windows Phone again!!!! Are all the main apps going to come or what? If I'm honest I'm not really a massive app person, the app I rely on isn't there though.

[@yoitsbenvo]

+Phone Daft Give it some time. The Android port is dead. the iOS bridge port for apps is still there. Give it a few coming months and the apps will be there.

[@guyman101]

Just curious, what is the app you rely on that is missing?

[@Smartsparky]

Love my singing. Smule.

[@TheFreedd]

+yoitsbenvo what happened to the android port?

[@allen2770]

+TheFreedd they canceled it due to some issue which i don't know

[@tebhernandez]

any idea if this phone is coming out for att?

[@lolitaholic9063]

It's being carried by ATT, yes.

[@JalalNatsheh]

does it have the same charger as the lumia920? like can i use my lumia920 charger on the lumia 950 xl?

[@adm924s3]

What is the situation with these devices and free movie apps such as showbox and movie hd are they a total no go ?

[@falahibaboo1537]

Need help if I buy this unlocked US version of the phone and I'm in the UK or Asia does the sim here work with this or no?

[@ACNEtzGamer]

Asia uses GSM bands. I don't know about UK.

[@AI3Dorinte]

thanks so much for the quick preview!

[@davidemarsu7098]

Does the 950 has the FM Radio like the 950XL?

[@semaphore_74]

I may have missed it, but is there a chance the L950 XL will come to at&t or any other US carrier?

[@MusicXMoves]

are either device going to be dual sim??

[@woodypwx]

I have preordered the white one. Have to wait a few days more :(

[@brevoo88]

Thanks Dan for review. Which one has better sound quality?

[@vanhelsing7204]

I have an exe file but i doesnt work in ios android and windows phones then what is the plus of those phones.? They are not pc they have lots of ram and storage then what are we going to do?

[@rakonyslicks680]

thanks for the video and the un-boxing, if it were to you, which would you choose and why since they are so similar. 950 or 950xl?

[@vitorcsouza14]

So the version sim won't work on the 950 or 950xl at all?

[@colin_a]

What version of the O/S is this one running...?

[@johnlv7060]

does it have led notification?

[@lync254]

just configured the irisscanner. It's epic!

[@kingnightignight7173]

i like it ,if i get a chance i will definitely buy one cuz before i had lumia 720 and was very good.

[@garyleeheard3434]

Anyone know if we can use this on boost, straight talk, net ten?

[@wmw0702]

Why are the white models still black at the front? Shoudn't it be all-white?

[@alexrentz4873]

@Swapnil Barua I'm currently using the 1520, no complaints at all. Coming from an Android user since Gingerbread.

[@vanbrown92]

HEY WHEN WILL LUMIA 950XL WINDOWS BE COMING TO USA CARRIERS LIKE AT&T CRICKET - T-MOBILE

[@lolitaholic9063]

Cricket? People still use Cricket?

[@felixflores5225]

What's the versión of the build?

[@cooloox]

@Kevin Varughese I'm an Android user and I bought a cheap-mid range Windows phone to see what I think of Windows phone OS. I bought the 640XL and I get 2 days average use out of it or 3 days light use. Battery life is spectacular. Like you, I'm hoping the 950XL is similar.

[@TheMontegonian]

Hi, could you do a camera review for the XL? Maybe even compare it to the camera on the 6S+ and the Galaxy S6+

[@carlosoca537]

Can you make a review of their best apps? Or how does they works..

[@gaurangdivecha9890]

Just curious, is this the final build if Windows 10? Cause the OS doesn't seem to be complete and the devices are out. Any idea? Thnx! Great Vid BTW.

[@GazMatic]

+Gaurang Divecha nope. it's all still beta software

[@thenetheriteminecartzactnm]

@@GazMatic Does it work with Kogan Mobile sim cards since they're cheaper in Australia.

[@alcatrazXT]

Does Here drive application works on this phone?

[@TheDalyGamingStudios]

Should I get a 950 or 950 XL?

[@marcohde19]

+TheDalyGamingStudios for performance get the 950XL since got better chip which is water cooled, not sure if the 950 is water cooled also.

[@TheDalyGamingStudios]

+Gabriel Hernandez I like the fact that it is water cooled and has more processing power but I am worried it will be too big

[@DiveshChudasama]

I would spend the extra 50 bucks and get the 950 xl

[@TheDalyGamingStudios]

+Divesh Chudasama thank for the reply, I think I will get the XL

[@vaibhuuanand]

No earphones in the box?? Also is the extra USB is 3.0??

[@eliezermafra2171]

Do the Lumia 950/950 XL have frontal flash?

[@cristianmedico2476]

Does anyone has the solution for the rebooting problem the 950 xl have ?

[@ROG513]

change the battery.

[@ManiaMusicChannel]

I wish I could pick one up but can't right now

[@fa24292]

Does anyone know if this would work outside of the US?

[@adilshoukat]

Why does none of Windows phone has Infrared port? I want to use remote control apps.

[@vanbrown92]

yes they still do use cricket

[@midwestdiaries]

Hey i want to buy a 1520. Is it still worth it? Just for curiosity which will be a better phone? the lg g4 or lumia 1520?

[@nukesheart]

Please do a video about customizing the startscreen. It has about infinite possibilities now. Please show different setups, color combinations, and show people how beautiful windows10mobile start screen can be :D

[@arjjunjs]

When is the review coming ??

[@gothomas68]

Double Tap display wake up working ??

[@ryankelsey7]

Mine came with earbuds not shown in this video. Why is that?

[@sushanttandel9553]

dud show some lumia feature and some unique stuff like its hello feature and some stuff we r not here to see and hear wgere its volume button power button removal back all that stuff

[@dajentorralba2679]

When Daniel said that the camera housing of the 950 XL is better than the 950, I was like "YES! I KNOW RIGHTT?" lol just sayin

[@akshaysanthosh1200]

everything is soo goood with WINDOWS 10 Mobile but except the Peoples app ... sucks in windows 10 is there a way to change it to usual square tile as of 8.1 ??

[@hasanahmad8948]

Does anyone know if I can get an unlocked lumia 950 and put a Verizon sim in it

[@Vger77]

is all 950XL dual Sim?

[@GazMatic]

+Vger77 only american I think

[@OsmanCayirci]

How will it compare to Android?

[@GazMatic]

+Osman Cayirci better specs but less apps.

[@HermanWillems]

+Gaz Matic Depends on the type of phone. Many high end Android phones have better specs, better camera better everything.

[@GazMatic]

***** name one with better specs

[@kingcanedo5467]

Can you get this phone with single SIM?

[@TheOneAndOnlySame]

Mine is shipping, should receive it tomorrow...or monday...

[@cgoldercg]

I have mine on pre-order. I like the fact its future proof. If it didn't have USB type C, wireless charging and removable storage I wouldnt be buying one. Still then only phones on the market with those features.

[@thackythac]

Why oh why arent there FRONT FACING speakers?

[@frankcantero563]

Does that work for Verizon?

[@AlphaM340]

Excellent review. I'm really anxious to get this now that I have the 950. Crossing over from years of android it's not bad at all. A little wish id have is to change the app list, it just looks to bland to me, one side these lovely live tiles then swipe to a basic list. Meh. But hey, lol

[@Chakdegirl]

As a true user of Windows phone... I am sad to say that as much as I love this OS I may have to say goodbye....even the basic bank apps dont work properly...going for Nokia 6 Android.

[@Zimited]

The best I can afford before it hurts is Lumia 950. Which one do I get? Lumia 950 or Lumia 950 XL?

[@elisadenovaro3956]

Nice... waiting for mine to arrive!

[@ralphcondiman3457]

how much the price

[@HandsomestCrusader]

+Ralph Condiman Dual sim is around 530 USD. Single sim is 500 USD.

[@ralphcondiman3457]

thanks

[@ralphcondiman3457]

+Ralph Condiman is this available in philippines?

[@HandsomestCrusader]

+Ralph Condiman I would recommend buying it on Amazon. Save yourself the cost of tax

[@dorsey4t]

man I been hoping to switch from android and my note 4 to 950 xl. But I still don't think it has enough to make me switch. They really need to up the apps.

[@EhrgeizTV]

Waiting for my UK version to ship.

[@MikkoTenhunen]

Still dont see why should I have updated from lumia 920 to this phone. Biggest issue is lack of apps and some of apps that are way too outdated. Twitter, Facebook, No official KZbin app. Also the Microsoft apps on Android are way better than on Windows phone. If you try the weather, finance app on Android you can see how disappointed you will be on Windows phone

[@VasilisEmmanouilidis]

Mikko Tenhunen You have at least three excellent KZbin clients, why do you need the "official"? Have you tried the Weather app on W10? It's better than anything else.

[@Dare2Blink]

Mikko Tenhunen There are excellent third party twitter clients like twetium and tweeter and facebook have already anounced that they are developing universal apps. The microsoft apps on windows mobile 10 are the same than on android and ios

[@MikkoTenhunen]

Some of those third party KZbin clients arent "free" and the free ones have ad bar or are poorly made. Also some of the features are missing or cost you money. Its not just these apps Microsoft Word and office apps work better on Android and you have alot of better way of multitasking and opening files from the Android phone. The development of the Windows phone is slow and there arent actually many new features added and some of the new phone actually alot of features. The only big issue on Windows phone is that it doesnt have any high quality apps that Android has. Its been long time now and they still havent managed to get any "Android" apps working on the Windows 10

[@Aztezq]

+Mikko Tenhunen I can see that you haven't ever even used the final build of Windows 10 Mobile. Your arguments are outdated.

[@TheKing-xi1ix]

how move my save games from android to Win10 phone

[@JerroudiYassine]

how to get one if you live in morocco ??

[@kunalverma7470]

Anyone in Canada have this phone. Will it work with wind mobile?

[@james8606]

Aww miss the Windows phone days. Loved this phone just a shame it was the last phone by Microsoft for the Windows phone platform. It got the attention but due to lack of apps it just lost people's attention.

[@kirramcdowell]

I'll be getting the XL because I just cracked my 930 screen and don't feel like replacing it + backup phone because you never know. Love the hardware, the specs and just the general feel. But what gets to me is the BUTTONS. WHY MICROSOFT, WHY. Why you have to split them like that when the buttons have been 2x volume, power, camera???? I just don't get it.

[@Vavagutt]

Now please compare the battery life of950 XL with that of 1520. I could easily get 2 whole days out of my 1520. I'm seriously considering to buy 950 XL, but need to know just how well it would stack against 1520's battery-life (which by the way is almost like magic).

[@ruffi1812]

Nice phone....would love to have 1

[@jvalgur]

The worst placement for the headphone jack is the top of the phone. Although 950 xl looks really good. Wanna test it myself

[@ericiz]

No earphones included?

[@Eternalsfan]

@ejecu I have an old Lumia 635 in great condition. Not broken at all but running an old version of Windows 10 Mobile

[@Smartsparky]

The presentation of the box is poor. I mean inside the box, the cables are very poorly presented. Also didn't notice headphones.

[@Duckstalker1340]

+Phone Daft There's no headphones, they went cheap on us.

[@NonsensicalSpudz]

+Phone Daft its 2015 why do you not have a pair of eaphones/earbuds or even headphones?

[@Duckstalker1340]

NonsensicalSpudz so that's an excuse for being in 2015 and can't include a high quality pair of earphones in a flagship device. If it's a budget device I would understand, this is the most expensive offers from them.

[@NonsensicalSpudz]

Duckstalker1340 I got a nexus 5 back in 2013 did not come with earphones, was not bothered by it as i have some apple earphones laying around and some others i bought myself, I mean its somewhat understandable as its somewhat expected but I mean come on.

[@Duckstalker1340]

NonsensicalSpudz Nexus 5 is not exactly a premium device, it's more or less a cut costing phone. Anyway, earbuds only good for the first year or so, that's why people expect a new pair when they buy new phones, especially a premium phone like this one.

[@dumitrascuclaudiu7097]

hI, Those 950 XL is having Hot Spot???

[@kanagawayarichin]

i'll wait for the lumia 740xl

[@henrycheang424]

No headset?

[@christianzinser1260]

I know there are a lot of people out there against Microsoft and the Windows mobile strategy - but i guess the new lumias are some really beautiful devices though

[@LORDGEEK]

No earphones??

[@karanamrameshkumar]

By any chance if you still have this phone, can you please sell it to me. My phone display was broken and I am not getting the replacement parts.