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Nokia Lumia 505 vs Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 505 vs Sony Xperia XZ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia XZ X Nokia Lumia 505 04Points
Nokia Lumia 505
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

vs
29Points Sony Xperia XZ (F8331) Compare Nokia Lumia 505 X
Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.2"
TFT

1080x1920

23
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)

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Lumia 505} 4 Advantages Nokia Lumia 505 vs Xperia XZ (F8331)} 29 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
+131 grams (4.59 ounces)23%
Lighter		vs161 grams (5.64 ounces)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LCD
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
800MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MBvs+3GB LPDDR411 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GBvs+32GB (21GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)40%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x800 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
252 PPIvs+424 PPI68%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.7"vs+5.2"41%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 23MP186%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+(front) 13MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps62 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1300 mAhvs+2900 mAh123%
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
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
13 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Lumia 505Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
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ModelLumia 505Xperia XZ (F8331)
Other model namesNokia Lumia 505 RM-923Xperia XZ 32GB F8331 Single-SIM, Sony Kagura SS
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Europe)(Global, International)BrazilUSA
(Europe), (Global, International), Brazil, USA
BrandNokiaSony
Release date1/1/201310/3/2016, Announced: 9/1/2016
Depth11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)61.2 x 118.1 millimeters (2.41 x 4.65 in)72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in)
Weight131 grams (4.59 ounces)161 grams (5.64 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 505Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size3.7" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~53.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)252 PPI424 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredTriluminos
X-Reality Engine

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 505Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
System versionWindows Phone 7.8Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 8.0 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 505Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM7227A64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 (MSM8996) (14nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)		Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredBasemark X: 29548

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 505Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
RAM memory256MB3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage4GB32GB (21GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 505Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbps450/50 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 850/1900UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat9 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, 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 Lumia 505Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels23 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels5520x4140 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@60fps
Exmor RS

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 505Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported13 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered22mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia Lumia 505Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 505Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 505Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Pedometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 505Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-3L		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1300 mAh2900 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy7.1 hours17.5 hours
Standby600 hours (25 days)610 hours (25.4 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 505Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Red, Pink
• Nokia ClearBlack display
• Curved glass screen 2.5D
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage
• Touch Focus		• Colors: Black, Platinum, Blue, Pink

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 505Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.81W/kg (head), 0.35W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.85W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)
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