Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM) vs Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 7 Plus vs Sony Xperia Z3 Compact phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/18/2018 7:57 PM, updated: 5/20/2020 10:53 AM

Compare Sony Xperia Z3 Compact X Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM) 21Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3800
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803) Compare Nokia 7 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.6"
IPS

720x1280

20.7
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM)

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21 Advantages Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM)	vs	3 Advantages Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core32% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core
+6GB LPDDR42 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (54GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8% Thinner	vs	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+1080x2160 pixels153% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+402 PPI26% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	319 PPI
+6"30% Larger screen	vs	4.6"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 13MP21% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 20.7MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo/video only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)14% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP7 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3800 mAh46% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2600 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
150 grams (5.25 ounces)	vs	+129 grams (4.52 ounces)16% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

26 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / Autofocus

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM)	Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM)	Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803)
Other model names	Nokia 7+ TA-1046, Nokia 7 plus TA-1046 (Android One)	Sony Xperia Z3 Compact LTE D5803, Sony D5803
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan	feature not registered
Brand	Nokia	Sony
Release date	3/7/2018	9/1/2014
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.6 x 158.4 millimeters (2.98 x 6.24 in)	64.9 x 127 millimeters (2.56 x 5 in)
Weight	150 grams (5.25 ounces)	129 grams (4.52 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM)	Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6" inches	4.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~77.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	319 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM)	Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM)	Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM)	Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (54GB available)	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM)	Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/100 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat7 700/800/900/850/1700/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,20,28) TD-LTE 1900/2000/2300/2500/2600 (34,38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat4 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,13,17,20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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
	Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM)	Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 13MP f/2.61µm	20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM)	Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM)	Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, XviD, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM)	Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL-3
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM)	Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM)	Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3800 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	19 hours	14 hours
Standby	723 hours (30.1 days)	900 hours (37.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM)	Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: Black/copper, White/copper • Android One • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum body • 18:9 screen • Nokia OZO • Carl Zeiss optics on both cameras • Fast battery charging (9V/2A=18W)	• Colors: Black, White, Green, Orange • USB OTG On-The-Go • Sony TRILUMINOS display • Sony Exmor RS sensor • PlayStation PS4 remote play • S-Force front Surround speakers • BeiDou GPS • ANT+ support • Miracast • HAC M3/T4 • IP68 certified dust proof and water resistant over 1 meter and 30 minutes
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 7 Plus (6GB RAM)	Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered