Microsoft Lumia 850
#3511
Sony Xperia Z3v
#3641Category Breakdown
Microsoft Lumia 850
Sony Xperia Z3v
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
46.845.8
Display
70.570.5
Battery
61.561.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
58.458.1
Summary
- The Microsoft Lumia 850 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Sony Xperia Z3v has a larger 5.2-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the Lumia is powered by a Snapdragon 410 chipset with 1GB of RAM, whereas the Xperia Z3v utilizes a more powerful Snapdragon 801 with 3GB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the Lumia is 10 MP with OIS, while the Xperia Z3v boasts a 20.7 MP camera without OIS but supports 4K video recording.
- The Xperia Z3v also has a significantly larger 3200 mAh battery compared to the Lumia, enhancing its longevity.
- Both devices run different operating systems, with the Lumia operating on Windows 10 and the Xperia on Android 4.4.4, upgradable to 5.1.1, offering distinct software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Microsoft Lumia 850
Sony Xperia Z3v
General
Release Date
N/A
2014
Announced
N/A
2014
Description
Unofficial preliminary specifications
For VerizonAlso known as Sony Xperia Z3v D6708
Display
Size
5"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
(To be confirmed)
Shatter proof glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 306
Adreno 330
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
10 MP
20.7 MP
Main Camera Details
10 MP, 1/3.4", AF, OIS
20.7 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.12µm, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
2.2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
2.2 MP, f/2.8
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion, removable
Li-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
Wireless (Qi)
18W wired, QC2Wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
N/A
148.5 x 73.4 x 8.9 mm (5.85 x 2.89 x 0.35 in)
Weight
N/A
170.6 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / 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, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 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, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
4.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Microsoft Windows 10
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes