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Nokia 8 (128GB) vs Sony Xperia Z1 Compact

Side by side comparison between Nokia 8 vs Sony Xperia Z1 Compact phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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5.3"
IPS

1440x2560

13
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3090
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
04Points Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Compare Nokia 8 X
4.3"
TFT

720x1280

20.7
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 8 (128GB)

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!

8 (128GB)} 27 Advantages Nokia 8 (128GB) vs Xperia Z1 Compact} 4 Advantages Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)63%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+6GB LPDDR4X2 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+128GB (114GB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (12GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 4.5
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)20%
Thinner
vs9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1440x2560 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+554 PPI62%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs342 PPI
+5.3"23%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP25%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 20.7MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+(front) 13MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2.1MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3090 mAh34%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2300 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
160 grams (5.6 ounces)vs+137 grams (4.8 ounces)17%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
IP54 certifiedvs+IP58 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

20 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / Autofocus
f/2.0 (aperture)
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
Multitouch
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia 8 (128GB)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
 
ModelNokia 8 (128GB)Xperia Z1 Compact
Other model namesNokia 8 (6GB RAM)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact D5503, Sony Amami
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaSony
Release date9/1/20172/1/2014
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)73.7 x 151.5 millimeters (2.9 x 5.96 in)64.9 x 127 millimeters (2.56 x 5 in)
Weight160 grams (5.6 ounces)137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP54 certified: protection against dust and splashingIP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Nokia 8 (128GB)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5.3" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~61.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)554 PPI342 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 8 (128GB)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 8 (128GB)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 8 (128GB)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128GB (114GB available)
UFS 2.1
16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 8 (128GB)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload450/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 EV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia 8 (128GB)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
13 megapixels
13MP mono f/2.01.12µmPDAFLaserAF
20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.3" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 8 (128GB)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia 8 (128GB)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 8 (128GB)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 8 (128GB)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 8 (128GB)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3090 mAh2300 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered18 hours
Standbyfeature not registered600 hours (25 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia 8 (128GB)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Blue, Polished Blue, Steel, Polished Copper
• 2.5D glass screen
• Carl Zeiss camera optics
• Quick Charge 3.0
• Nokia OZO audio
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• ANT+ support
• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Lime
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3
• Sony Triluminos display
• 3D Surround Sound

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 8 (128GB)Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.43W/kg (head), 1W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.74W/kg (head), 0.73W/kg (body)
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