Microsoft's 2015
flagship smartphones - the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL - are set to go
on sale in Australia from December 7. Both are available to pre-order
from Microsoft's online store, with the 5.2-inch Lumia 950 retailing for
AUD$999 and the larger 5.7-inch Lumia 950 XL priced at AUD$1,129.
While local telcos have yet to announce pricing or plans for the new devices, Optus has confirmed that it will be ranging both. Conversely, a Vodafone spokesperson told CyberShack it won't be offering either new Windows handset.
CyberShackis waiting to hear back from Telstra as to whether it will be stocking either.
Notably, Microsoft has yet to confirm whether the Display Dock accessory will be available at launch. The Display Dock enables a user to connect their Lumia 950 or Lumia 950 XL to an external monitor to access a new feature called Continuum. Once connected to a monitor using the dock, the phones present the user with a traditional Windows desktop environment, almost identical to what one would find in Windows 10. Apps will render as if they were being run on a PC or notebook, rather than on a smartphone, and users are able to connect a USB mouse and keyboard via the dock.
Internationally, Microsoft is offering a free Display Dock to customers who purchase the Lumia 950 XL. It is not yet clear whether a similar promotion will run in Australia.
The pair share similar high-end specifications; screen size is the major difference. The Lumia 950 features a 5.2-inch Quad HD display, a six-core Snapdragon 808 processor, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of expandable storage, a 3000mAh removable battery, wireless charging, and a USB Type-C connector. The Lumia 950 XL will allegedly feature a bigger 5.7-inch Quad HD display, an eight-core Snapdragon 810 processor, an a 3340mAh battery.
Both handsets utilise a 20MP rear-facing cameras and 5MP front-facing cameras that can be triggered via a dedicated camera button. The phones also feature an integrated iris scanner, allowing users to log in without the need for a passcode.
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While local telcos have yet to announce pricing or plans for the new devices, Optus has confirmed that it will be ranging both. Conversely, a Vodafone spokesperson told CyberShack it won't be offering either new Windows handset.
CyberShackis waiting to hear back from Telstra as to whether it will be stocking either.
Notably, Microsoft has yet to confirm whether the Display Dock accessory will be available at launch. The Display Dock enables a user to connect their Lumia 950 or Lumia 950 XL to an external monitor to access a new feature called Continuum. Once connected to a monitor using the dock, the phones present the user with a traditional Windows desktop environment, almost identical to what one would find in Windows 10. Apps will render as if they were being run on a PC or notebook, rather than on a smartphone, and users are able to connect a USB mouse and keyboard via the dock.
Internationally, Microsoft is offering a free Display Dock to customers who purchase the Lumia 950 XL. It is not yet clear whether a similar promotion will run in Australia.
The pair share similar high-end specifications; screen size is the major difference. The Lumia 950 features a 5.2-inch Quad HD display, a six-core Snapdragon 808 processor, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of expandable storage, a 3000mAh removable battery, wireless charging, and a USB Type-C connector. The Lumia 950 XL will allegedly feature a bigger 5.7-inch Quad HD display, an eight-core Snapdragon 810 processor, an a 3340mAh battery.
Both handsets utilise a 20MP rear-facing cameras and 5MP front-facing cameras that can be triggered via a dedicated camera button. The phones also feature an integrated iris scanner, allowing users to log in without the need for a passcode.
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