Microsoft has also added Corning Gorilla Glass 4 for added durability. There's a 5.7-inch Quad HD AMOLED display with Nokia's iconic ClearBlack technology for better sunlight legibility. We're not a fan of the button cluster either as we would have preferred a more traditional layout with volume and power buttons placed further apart or on either sides of the phone. The buttons themselves feel a bit tacky although tactile feedback is good. The matte finish offers decent grip and the button placement is quite ergonomic when held. ![]() Build quality is good although the fit of the rear cover could have been snugger, as the bottom portion creaks a bit when pressed. However, given enough time and a healthy price drop, it really won't matter. There's been a lot of criticism about the plastic body of Microsoft's new smartphone and truth be told, it is quite unbecoming for a flagship of 2015. Priced at par with the top-end Android offerings, let's see if Microsoft's finally able to crack the balance between top-of-the-line hardware and functional software. This phone is the Nexus 6P ( Review | Pictures) or the iPhone 6S Plus of the Windows world and serves as a template for hardware partners to model their own creations on. Today, we'll be taking a closer look at how this platform as evolved in its third attempt with the Lumia 950 XL Dual SIM. ( Also see: Microsoft Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL - 7 New Features) ![]() ![]() More than the devices though, Microsoft's real aim is to showcase its newest Windows 10 Mobile OS, which it hopes will resonate with consumers who are (hopefully) already using Windows 10 on their desktops and ultimately, coax developers into making more universal apps for the platform. The company is going with a top-down approach by first introducing the best it has to offer with the Lumia 950 XL Dual SIM and Lumia 950 Dual SIM and follow that up with more affordable variants across different price segments. Microsoft debuted its Windows 10 Mobile OS with the launch of two Lumia devices in India late last month.
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