Nokia C7 Astound vs Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Side by side comparison between Nokia C7 Astound vs Sony Xperia Z phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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3.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
360x640
8
MP
MP
0.3mp
256MB
RAM
RAM
Single-core
1200
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
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5"
TFT
TFT
1080x1920
13
MP
MP
2.1mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2330
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Z (3G)
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17 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
Ambient light sensor |
+10 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Nokia C7 Astound | Sony Xperia Z (3G) | |
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Model | Nokia C7 Astound | Xperia Z (3G) |
Other model names | T-Mobile Nokia C7 Astound | Sony Xperia Z 3G L36h C6602, Sony Xperia Z HSPA+, Sony Yuga |
Country or region available | USA | feature not registered |
Brand | Nokia | Sony |
Release date | 4/6/2011, Announced: 3/28/2011 | 2/1/2013 |
Depth | 10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches) | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 56.8 x 117.3 millimeters (2.24 x 4.62 in) | 71 x 135 millimeters (2.8 x 5.31 in) |
Weight | 130 grams (4.55 ounces) | 146 grams (5.11 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Waterproof (IP?) |
📲 Display | ||
Nokia C7 Astound | Sony Xperia Z (3G) | |
Display type | AMOLED | TFT LCD |
Screen size | 3.5" inches | 5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~50.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~71.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 360x640 pixels (16:9) | 1080x1920 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 210 PPI | 441 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass | Scratch-resistant glass |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | Not supported | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Nokia C7 Astound | Sony Xperia Z (3G) | |
System version | Symbian ^3 S60 5.2 | Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean |
Firmware update | Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle | Android 4.4.4 KitKat |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Nokia C7 Astound | Sony Xperia Z (3G) | |
Chipset | 32bit: ARM 1136JF-S | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 |
CPU | Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 680MHz ARM11 (Single-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz Krait (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Broadcom BCM2727 | Qualcomm Adreno 320 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Nokia C7 Astound | Sony Xperia Z (3G) | |
RAM memory | 256MB SDRAM | 2GB LPDDR2 |
Internal storage | 8GB (6GB available) Flash (EEPROM) | 16GB (12GB available) |
External storage | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) | Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Nokia C7 Astound | Sony Xperia Z (3G) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 10.2/2 Mbps | 42/5.76 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G | 2G, 3G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Nokia C7 Astound | Sony Xperia Z (3G) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | HD (1280x720) 25 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.8 (aperture) | f/2.4 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Not supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | feature not registered |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | Not supported | HDR photo/video only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Nokia C7 Astound | Sony Xperia Z (3G) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 0.3 megapixels | 2.1 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 640x480 pixels | 1920x1080 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | QCIF (176x144) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Nokia C7 Astound | Sony Xperia Z (3G) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV | MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264 |
Audio formats | MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Nokia C7 Astound | Sony Xperia Z (3G) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Proprietary TV-out | Micro-B USB MHL |
Bluetooth | 3.0 + A2DP | 4.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Nokia C7 Astound | Sony Xperia Z (3G) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Nokia C7 Astound | Sony Xperia Z (3G) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5K | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 1200 mAh | 2330 mAh |
Charger, watts | 5W Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 5 hours | 14 hours |
Standby | 656 hours (27.3 days) | 530 hours (22.1 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Nokia C7 Astound | Sony Xperia Z (3G) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, Flash player | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Frosty metal • OpenVG 1.1 • OpenGL ES 2.0 • Ovi Maps 3.4 • Flash Lite 4.0 • Video recorder 720p 30fps via an update • Java framework | • Colors: Black, White, Purple • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 • Exmor RS mobile with HDR • Timescape UI • PlayNow • 3D surround sound • xLOUD • 16x digital zoom • 3D sweep panorama • Dust and water resistant • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Nokia C7 Astound | Sony Xperia Z (3G) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.03W/kg (head), 0.83W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.73W/kg (head) | feature not registered |