Sony Ericsson K850i vs Sony Xperia 1 VII

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K850i compared with Xperia 1 VII
Sony EricssonK850iSonyXperia 1 VII
Overview
Released2007June 2025
Display
Screen size2.2″6.5″
Resolution320 × 2402340 × 1080 (better)
Sharpness182 pixels per inch396 pixels per inch (better)
PanelLCDOLED
Refresh rate–120 Hz
Display type2.2-inch QVGA TFT LCD with 262,000 coloursFHD+ HDR OLED, 19.5:9
Screen protection–Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front; Gorilla Glass Victus rear
Display features–120 Hz; Creator mode; DCI-P3 100%; Powered by BRAVIA; Sunlight Vision; front and rear light sensors
Performance
Chip–Snapdragon 8 Elite
Memory–12 GB
Storage40 MB256 GB (better)
Storage typeUp to 40 MB internal user storage, depending on software and file content; combined card slot accepts Memory Stick Micro (M2) or microSD256 GB UFS; microSDXC card slot for cards up to 2 TB
Cameras
Main camera5 MP48 MP (better)
Ultra wide cameraNone48 MP
Telephoto cameraNone12 MP
Optical zoomNone7.1× (better)
Front camera–12 MP
Main camera5 MP autofocus camera with xenon flash, automatic lens cover, BestPic and macro mode48 MP effective (52 MP full aspect), 24 mm, ƒ/1.9, 1/1.35-inch Exmor T for mobile sensor
Ultra wide camera–48 MP effective (12 MP still images), 16 mm, ƒ/2.0, 1/1.56-inch Exmor RS for mobile sensor; tele-macro close focus at about 5 cm
Telephoto camera–12 MP, continuous 85–170 mm, ƒ/2.3–3.5, 1/3.5-inch Exmor RS for mobile sensor; telephoto macro
Front cameraSeparate QCIF camera for video calls12 MP, 24 mm, ƒ/2.0, 1/2.9-inch Exmor RS for mobile sensor
Zoom–Continuous 85–170 mm optical telephoto (3.5–7.1× relative to the 24 mm main camera); up to 21.3× hybrid zoom
Video recording–4K HDR at 24, 30, 60 or 120 fps; S-Cinetone for mobile; Optical SteadyShot with FlawlessEye
Camera features–Two-stage shutter button; up to 30 fps AF/AE burst; Eye AF for people and animals; Pro Photo and Pro Video; AI Camerawork and Auto Framing
Battery and charging
Battery930 mAh5,000 mAh (better)
Wireless chargingNoneYes (wattage not published)
Battery life detail930 mAh batterySony claims up to two days of use; Battery Care and STAMINA Mode
Wired charging–USB Power Delivery fast charging; no charger included
Wireless charging–Qi wireless charging
Charges other devices–Battery Share charges other Qi devices
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight118 g (better)197 g
Thickness18 mm8.2 mm (better)
Height × width103 × 48.5 mm162 × 74 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP68
Colours–Slate Black, Moss Green, Orchid Purple
Buttons–Two-stage camera shutter button; power button with fingerprint sensor
Water resistance detail–IPX5/IPX8 water resistance and IP6X dust resistance
Biometrics–Fingerprint sensor
Speakers–Front-facing full-stage stereo speakers; Dolby Atmos
Software
Operating systemProprietary softwareAndroid
Software at launchSony Ericsson proprietary phone software with Java applications and media browserAndroid 15
Software updates–Four Android version upgrades and six years of security updates (Sony)
AI features–Xperia Intelligence, including AI Camerawork and Auto Framing
Connectivity
SIM–Dual SIM, nano-SIM and eSIM
Wi-Fi–Wi-Fi 7, 2.4/5/6 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 2.0 with stereo audio supportBluetooth 6.0, LE Audio and Auracast
NFC–Yes
USBProprietary Fast port for USB connection and accessoriesUSB-C, USB 3.2 at 5 Gbps; DisplayPort output up to 4K/60 fps; separate 3.5 mm headphone jack

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