Microsoft Lumia 850
#2265
Samsung Galaxy F
#2725Category Breakdown
Microsoft Lumia 850
Samsung Galaxy F
Performance
51.861.4
Camera
72.355.7
Display
56.584.3
Battery
62.21.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
57.561.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
50.446.6
Summary
- The Microsoft Lumia 850 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy F has a slightly larger 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, resulting in superior pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Lumia is powered by a Snapdragon 410 chipset with a quad-core CPU at 1.2 GHz, whereas the Galaxy F utilizes a more powerful Snapdragon 805 with a quad-core CPU at 2.5 GHz, offering better processing capabilities.
- The camera on the Galaxy F is significantly more advanced, boasting a 16 MP rear camera compared to the Lumia's 10 MP, and it supports 4K video recording, while the Lumia is limited to 1080p.
- Battery specifications are not provided for both devices, but the Lumia supports wireless charging, while the Galaxy F does not.
- Software-wise, the Lumia runs on Windows 10, while the Galaxy F operates on Android 4.4.4 with TouchWiz UI, providing different user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Microsoft Lumia 850
Samsung Galaxy F
General
Release Date
N/A
N/A
Announced
N/A
N/A
Description
Unofficial preliminary specifications
Unofficial preliminary specifications
Display
Size
5"
5.1"
Type
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~576 ppi density)
PPI
720
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
(To be confirmed)
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Qualcomm APQ8084 Snapdragon 805 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 450
GPU
Adreno 306
Adreno 420
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
10 MP, 1/3.4", AF, OIS
16 MP, 1/2.6", 1.12µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Carl Zeiss optics, LED flash, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
N/A
Battery Details
Li-Ion, removable
Li-Ion, removable
Charging Details
Wireless (Qi)
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
N/A
N/A
Weight
N/A
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Silver, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 3.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), TouchWiz UI
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, gesture, heart rate