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Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G) vs Sony Xperia C3 (4G LTE)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 1020 vs Sony Xperia C3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia C3 X Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G) 12Points
4.5"
AMOLED

768x1280

38.4
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
10Points Sony Xperia C3 (4G LTE) Compare Nokia Lumia 1020 X
5.5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)

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Lumia 1020 (3G)} 12 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G) vs Xperia C3 (4G LTE)} 10 Advantages Sony Xperia C3 (4G LTE)
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core7%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB
+32GB5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (5GB available)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+768x1280 pixels7%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+332 PPI24%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs267 PPI
+(back) 38.4MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+LED and Xenon flash on main cameraAdvantage
The LED and Xenon flash on main camera helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash on both cameras
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
158 grams (5.53 ounces)vs+150 grams (5.25 ounces)5%
Lighter
10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)vs+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)37%
Thinner
4.5"vs+5.5"22%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1.2MPvs+(front) 5MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
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 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2000 mAhvs+2500 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

25 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) HD (1280x720)
Capacitive
Multitouch
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Sony Xperia C3 (4G LTE)
ModelLumia 1020 (3G)Xperia C3 (4G LTE)
Other model namesNokia Lumia 1020 3G RM-876, Nokia EOS, Nokia ElvisSony Xperia C3 LTE, Sony Xperia C3 D2533 LTE-A
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandNokiaSony
Release date7/26/20138/1/2014
Depth10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)71.4 x 130.4 millimeters (2.81 x 5.13 in)78.7 x 156.2 millimeters (3.1 x 6.15 in)
Weight158 grams (5.53 ounces)150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Sony Xperia C3 (4G LTE)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.5" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution768x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)332 PPI267 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Sony Xperia C3 (4G LTE)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 ApolloAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.0 Amberfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Sony Xperia C3 (4G LTE)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM896032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Sony Xperia C3 (4G LTE)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR21GB
Internal storage32GB8GB (5GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Sony Xperia C3 (4G LTE)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 700/900/1800/2100/2600
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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 Lumia 1020 (3G)Sony Xperia C3 (4G LTE)
Back camera (main camera)38.4 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution7152x5368 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED and Xenon flash on main cameraLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/1.5" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Sony Xperia C3 (4G LTE)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Sony Xperia C3 (4G LTE)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, XviD, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Sony Xperia C3 (4G LTE)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Sony Xperia C3 (4G LTE)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Sony Xperia C3 (4G LTE)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-5XW
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2000 mAh2500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy13.4 hours25 hours (1 days)
Standby384 hours (16 days)960 hours (40 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Sony Xperia C3 (4G LTE)
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: Black, White, Yellow
• Qi Wireless Charging
• Dolby Digital Plus
• USB On-the-go
• Nokia EOS
• 7GB SkyDrive
• Nokia PureMotion HD+ ClearBlack display
• Nokia PureView camera
• BSI sensor of 41MP
• Carl Zeiss optics
• Dual capture camera
• Panorama photo
• 3G mobile hotspot
• Colors: Black, White, Mint
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
• Sony Triluminos display
• Sony ClearAudio+
• Sony Exmor RS mobile sensor
• Red-eye reduction
• Front camera LED Flash
• Miracast
• ANT+
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)Sony Xperia C3 (4G LTE)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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