Microsoft Lumia 850
#2265
Sony Xperia Z3v
#2511Category Breakdown
Microsoft Lumia 850
Sony Xperia Z3v
Performance
51.865.2
Camera
72.355.7
Display
56.558.9
Battery
62.286.3
Build
0.216.3
Connectivity
57.565.7
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
50.448.4
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
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, 1/3.4", AF, OIS
20.7 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera Features
Carl Zeiss optics, LED flash, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP
2.2 MP, f/2.8
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
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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.65 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer