Nokia Lumia 830
#3480
Sony Xperia Z4v
#2326Category Breakdown
Nokia Lumia 830
Sony Xperia Z4v
Performance
47.366.4
Camera
63.565.1
Display
56.560.4
Battery
81.084.8
Build
16.00.2
Connectivity
56.466.6
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
40.750.0
Summary
- The Nokia Lumia 830 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Sony Xperia Z4v has a larger 5.2-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, resulting in a significantly sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the Lumia is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset with 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU and 1GB RAM, whereas the Xperia Z4v utilizes a more advanced Snapdragon 810 with an octa-core CPU and 3GB RAM, providing superior multitasking capabilities.
- The Lumia's rear camera is 10 MP with optical image stabilization, while the Xperia boasts a 20.7 MP camera without OIS, offering better photography options.
- Battery capacity is also higher in the Xperia at 3000 mAh compared to the Lumia's 2200 mAh, and it supports faster charging.
- The Lumia runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1, upgradable to Windows 10, while the Xperia operates on Android 5.0, providing a different software experience with stereo speakers.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia Lumia 830
Sony Xperia Z4v
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
Also known as Nokia Lumia 830 RM-984
Also known as Sony Xperia Z4 E6508 for Verizon
Display
Size
5"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~565 ppi density)
PPI
720
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
GPU
Adreno 305
Adreno 430
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.4", AF, OIS
20.7 MP, 1/2.3", AF
Main Camera Features
Zeiss optics, LED flash, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
0.9 MP
5.1 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
Selfie Video
720p
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2200 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2200 mAh, removable (BV-L4A)
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
Wireless (Qi)
18W wired, QC2Wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
139.4 x 70.7 x 8.5 mm (5.49 x 2.78 x 0.33 in)
144.4 x 72.3 x 8.7 mm (5.69 x 2.85 x 0.34 in)
Weight
150 g
162 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Orange, green, white, black, gold
White, black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.87 W/kg (head) 0.83 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 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
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
4.1, 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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1, upgradable to Microsoft Windows 10
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer