Nokia and Microsoft: once working together under the same name – now have their own ways of business. We put their most anticipated smartphones under comparison: Nokia C1 VS Lumia 950XL.

Nokia C1 is said to be the first Nokia Android-based smartphone when the Giant comes back in 2016 after years of absence. Lumia 950XL, on the other hand is considered the most premium Microsoft smartphone produced in the last quarter of 2015 that runs on Windows 10 OS.

Let’s take a closer look at both device.

Nokia C1 VS Lumia 950XL: availability and specs

A render image of Nokia C1 smartphone was first leaked earlier last month, in September 2015. By spotting the device in the wild, Nokia fans have been more excited than ever. Nokia C1 is said to be the first ever Nokia Android smartphone. Some Nokia C1 specs rumored by now include: a handy 5” display, 2GB RAM, and 16GB storage. The Nokia C1 cameras will hopefully be 8MP/5MP or higher.

We have been guessing that the Nokia C1 price in Philippines at launch date in 2016 will be in our most favorite category: sub PHP 15K.

In opposite, Lumia 950XL is Microsoft’s high end flagship for 2015. The company even promoted this beast as “The most productive phone you’ve ever picked up”. In terms of Lumia 950XL specs, we got a combination of the best in our market: 5.7”, 3GB RAM, 20MP Pureview, Snapdragon 810. This makes the Lumia 950XL price in Philippines much higher than its counterpart: around PHP 25K.

Nokia C1 VS Lumia 950XL: popular Android VS signature Windows 10

While Nokia decided to “go with the wind” – picking the popular Android, Microsoft still goes on their own way by featuring Windows 10 OS. Personally, I find both strategies reasonable. The popularity can guarantee Nokia’s chance of success when coming back, but hard to impress and make a “legend”. On the other hand, Windows 10 OS will help build Microsoft’s signature in the smartphone industry but may limit the number of interested users.

Nokia C1 VS Lumia 950XL: Mid-range VS higher-end flagships

Targeted at the mid-range market share, I bet Nokia wants their come back to reach the widest range of potential customers possible.

Featuring a premium flagship, Microsoft might want to propose their ability in producing such high-quality product. Also, this could be a nice move to prove how competitive they can be in this fast-growing industry.

Closing note

Whether coming up or already available, both Nokia C1 VS Lumia 950XL are highly anticipated devices. One is loved and expected because of the wait for a legend’s reborn. One is appreciated for its high quality and the courage to go on its own way. No matter what strategies each company is having, they both are amazingly successful brands – and as a result – their devices are among the best you can ever found.