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Nokia 3100 vs Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 3100 vs Sony Xperia 1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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1.5"
CSTN

128x128

N/A
N/A
850
mAh

(Removable)

vs
29Points Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) Compare Nokia 3100 X
6.5"
OLED

1644x3840

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3330
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)

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!

3100} 2 Advantages Nokia 3100 vs Xperia 1 (J8170)} 29 Advantages Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
+85 grams (2.98 ounces)109%
Lighter
vs178 grams (6.23 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
484KBvs+128GB (111GB available)240478 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
20 millimeters (0.79 inches)vs+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)144%
Thinner
CSTN - passive matrixvs+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
4 thousandvs+1 billion249999 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
128x128 pixelsvs+1644x3840 pixels384 times
Higher resolution screen
121 PPIvs+643 PPI4 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1.5"vs+6.5"3 times
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+4K UHD (3840x2160)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1000 apps (Nokia Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times
More apps available to download and use
2G GPRSvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(2G GPRS) 0.036 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 1600 Mbps44443 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Hall effect, Gyroscope, Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
850 mAhvs+3330 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
proprietary audio outputvs+Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Best output for headset
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 2.0 proprietary connectorvs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
USB 2.0 proprietary connectorvs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
WAPvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 6Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

2 Common items in both devices
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
+ 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 3100Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
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ModelNokia 3100Xperia 1 (J8170)
Other model namesNokia 3100 RH-19Sony Xperia 1 (128GB), Sony Kumano
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandNokiaSony
Release date9/1/20035/29/2019, Announced: 2/25/2019
Depth20 millimeters (0.79 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)43 x 102 millimeters (1.69 x 4.02 in)72 x 167 millimeters (2.83 x 6.57 in)
Weight85 grams (2.98 ounces)178 grams (6.23 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Nokia 3100Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Display typeCSTN - passive matrixOLED
Screen size1.5" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~16.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~82% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution128x128 pixels1644x3840 pixels (21:9)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)121 PPI643 PPI
Colors4 thousand1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 6
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredHDR10
100% DCI-P3
HDR BT.2020

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 3100Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
System versionNokia Series OS S40 1st editionAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 3100Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Chipsetfeature not registered64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 356734 (v7), 418206 (v8)
Geekbench: 10985 (v4.4), 2753 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 3100Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
RAM memoryfeature not registered6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage484KB128GB (111GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 3100Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.036 Mbps1600/150 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandTri-Band 900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800/1900 - USA: 850/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat19/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRSGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia 3100Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported(triple camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.416mm1/3.4"1.0µm
Main camera resolutionNot supported4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supported4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.6 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.6" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedOIS (5-axis): Optical stabilization
ZoomNot supportedDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@24/30fps
1080p@30/60/960fps
BIONZ X

📸 Front camera

Nokia 3100Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported8 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia 3100Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMIDIMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 3100Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputproprietary audio outputType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C SlimPort®
BluetoothNot supported5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 3100Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 3100Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BR-5C / BL-5C
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity850 mAh3330 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy6 hoursfeature not registered
Standby410 hours (17.1 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Nokia 3100Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Call controlNot supportedVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMSSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonicPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAPHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Blue, Red, White
• Java apps, max 64kb each
• Pop-Port (USB and Charger)
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, Gray, Purple, White

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 3100Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
X

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