Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1090) vs Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)

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Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 535 vs Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/2/2017 8:35 PM, updated: 9/27/2024 10:21 AM

Compare Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra X Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1090) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

540x960

5
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1905
mAh

(Removable)

25Points Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223) Compare Microsoft Lumia 535 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x1920

23
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)

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!

4 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1090)	vs	25 Advantages Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)
+146 grams (5.11 ounces)29% Lighter	vs	188 grams (6.58 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core155% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+4GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+32GB (24GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)9% Thinner
540x960 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
220 PPI	vs	+367 PPI67% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+6"20% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 23MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/4" inches	vs	+1/2.3" inches74% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 16MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
WVGA (848x480)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)4 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) WVGA (848x480)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)4 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
700000 apps (Marketplace)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1905 mAh	vs	+2700 mAh42% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

20 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+13 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1090)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Lumia 535 (RM-1090)	Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)
Other model names	Nokia Lumia 535 Dual-SIM RM-1090, RM-1092	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra 32GB G3223 Single-Sim, Sony Redwood SS
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA
Brand	Microsoft	Sony
Release date	12/1/2014, Announced: 11/11/2014	5/1/2017
Depth	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.45 x 140.2 millimeters (2.85 x 5.52 in)	79 x 165 millimeters (3.11 x 6.5 in)
Weight	146 grams (5.11 ounces)	188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1090)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels (16:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	220 PPI	367 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1090)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)
System version	Windows Phone 8.1	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Windows 10 Mobile	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1090)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212) (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6757 Helio P20 (16nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)	ARM Mali-T880 MP2 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1090)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5	32GB (24GB available)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1090)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	RM-1090 version: UMTS 900/2100 RM-1092 version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,12,13,17,28,29,66)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1090)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	23 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	5520x4144 pixels
Video recording (primary)	WVGA (848x480) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/4" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1090)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4616x3464 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	WVGA (848x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1090)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1090)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1090)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1090)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-L4A	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1905 mAh	2700 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	13 hours	16.3 hours
Standby	336 hours (14 days)	708 hours (29.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1090)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), 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, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Orange, Green, White, Black, Gray, Blue • Microsoft Cortana • OneDrive 15GB	• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink • USB OTG On-The-Go • Fast battery charging • Pump Express+ 2.0 • Exmor RS IMX-300 main camera • Exmor RS IMX-234 front camera
☢️ Radiation rate
	Microsoft Lumia 535 (RM-1090)	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.49W/kg (head), 0.44W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.6W/kg (head), 0.55W/kg (body)	feature not registered