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Nokia N9 (64GB) vs Sony Xperia Z (3G)

Side by side comparison between Nokia N9 vs Sony Xperia Z phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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3.9"
AMOLED

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Single-core

1450
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
21Points Sony Xperia Z (3G) Compare Nokia N9 X
5"
TFT

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2330
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Z (3G)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

N9 (64GB)} 5 Advantages Nokia N9 (64GB) vs Xperia Z (3G)} 21 Advantages Sony Xperia Z (3G)
+64GB (59GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (12GB available)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)8%
Lighter
vs146 grams (5.11 ounces)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+f/2.2 (aperture)9%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core121%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDRvs+2GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)53%
Thinner
480x854 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
251 PPIvs+441 PPI76%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.9"vs+5"28%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 2.1MP6 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) CIF (352x288)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)19 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
200 apps (Apps for MeeGo)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)17499 times
More apps available to download and use
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps192%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1450 mAhvs+2330 mAh61%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

19 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
1/3" inches
3G+ HSPA+
Capacitive
Multitouch
+12 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Nokia N9 (64GB)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
ModelNokia N9 (64GB)Xperia Z (3G)
Other model namesNokia N9-00 Lankku, MeegoSony Xperia Z 3G L36h C6602, Sony Xperia Z HSPA+, Sony Yuga
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandNokiaSony
Release date9/27/2011, Announced: 6/1/20112/1/2013
Depth12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)61.2 x 116.45 millimeters (2.41 x 4.58 in)71 x 135 millimeters (2.8 x 5.31 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)146 grams (5.11 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Nokia N9 (64GB)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size3.9" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~58.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels (16:9)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)251 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNokia ClearBlack
2.5D glass
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia N9 (64GB)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
System versionMeego 1.2 HarmattanAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia N9 (64GB)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Chipset32bit: TI OMAP 363032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX530Qualcomm Adreno 320
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia N9 (64GB)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage64GB (59GB available)16GB (12GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia N9 (64GB)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia N9 (64GB)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inches1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasCarl Zeiss opticsfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia N9 (64GB)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)CIF (352x288)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia N9 (64GB)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
Dolby Digital Plus
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia N9 (64GB)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia N9 (64GB)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia N9 (64GB)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-5JW
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1450 mAh2330 mAh
Charger, watts5W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7 hours14 hours
Standby456 hours (19 days)530 hours (22.1 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia N9 (64GB)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Glossy White
• Anti-glare polariser
• Ovi Maps
• 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 N9 (64GB)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.18W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.16W/kg (head)feature not registered
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