Nokia 808 PureView vs Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 808 PureView vs Sony Xperia ion phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/5/2016 11:22 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:46 PM

Compare Sony Xperia ion X Nokia 808 PureView 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

360x640

41.5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

15Points Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i) Compare Nokia 808 PureView X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.6"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)

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7 Advantages Nokia 808 PureView	vs	15 Advantages Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
+16GB39% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (11.49GB available)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
+(back) 41.5MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+LED and Xenon flash on main cameraAdvantage The LED and Xenon flash on main camera helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
1.3GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)45% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB	vs	+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
169 grams (5.92 ounces)	vs	+144 grams (5.04 ounces)17% Lighter
17.95 millimeters (0.71 inches)	vs	+10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)69% Thinner
360x640 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
184 PPI	vs	+319 PPI73% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+4.6"15% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 1.3MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAh	vs	+1900 mAh36% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

28 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Nokia 808 PureView	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	808 PureView	Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Other model names	Nokia 808 PureView RM-807, Nokia 808 Pure View 803	Sony Xperia ion 4G LTE Unlocked LT28i, Sony Aoba
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	Nokia	Sony
Release date	6/7/2012, Announced: 2/1/2012	6/4/2012
Depth	17.95 millimeters (0.71 inches)	10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)	60.2 x 123.9 millimeters (2.37 x 4.88 in)	68 x 133 millimeters (2.68 x 5.24 in)
Weight	169 grams (5.92 ounces)	144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 808 PureView	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	4" inches	4.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x640 pixels (16:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	184 PPI	319 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	2.5D glass Nokia ClearBlack	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine Sony Reality Display
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 808 PureView	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
System version	Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle Feature Pack 2	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 808 PureView	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Chipset	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.3GHz ARM11 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Broadcom BCM2763	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 808 PureView	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
RAM memory	512MB	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB	16GB (11.49GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 808 PureView	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	100/50 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	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat3 (4, 17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Nokia 808 PureView	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Back camera (main camera)	41.5 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	7728x5368 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED and Xenon flash on main camera	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	Carl Zeiss optics	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 808 PureView	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia 808 PureView	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 808 PureView	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 808 PureView	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 808 PureView	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BV-4D	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	1900 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6.8 hours	4 hours
Standby	540 hours (22.5 days)	350 hours (14.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia 808 PureView	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Red • UPnP Java framework	• Colors: Black, White PlayNow • SE Timescape Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 808 PureView	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.21W/kg (head), 1.46W/kg (body)	1.05W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.23W/kg (head)	0.87W/kg (head)

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Nokia 808 PureView vs Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 808 PureView vs Sony Xperia ion phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate