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Nokia Lumia 720 vs Sony Xperia E1 (D2004)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 720 vs Sony Xperia E1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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4.3"
IPS

480x800

6.1
MP

1.2mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Sony Xperia E1 (D2004) Compare Nokia Lumia 720 X
4"
TFT

480x800

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 720

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Lumia 720} 14 Advantages Nokia Lumia 720 vs Xperia E1 (D2004)} 6 Advantages Sony Xperia E1 (D2004)
+8GB (5.59GB available)179%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (2GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDXC
+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)33%
Thinner
vs12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+4.3"8%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(back) 6.1MP94%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+(front) 1.2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)140%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsWVGA (800x480)
+2000 mAh14%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1750 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)20%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128 grams (4.48 ounces)vs+120 grams (4.2 ounces)7%
Lighter
217 PPIvs+233 PPI7%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

24 Common items in both devices
512MB LPDDR2
16 million
480x800 pixels
Only digital zoom
3G+ HSPA+
21 Mbps
Capacitive
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Lumia 720Sony Xperia E1 (D2004)
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ModelLumia 720Xperia E1 (D2004)
Other model namesNokia Lumia 720 RM-885Sony Xperia E1 D2004, Sony Falcon SS
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandNokiaSony
Release date3/1/20133/1/2014
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)67.5 x 127.9 millimeters (2.66 x 5.04 in)62.4 x 118 millimeters (2.46 x 4.65 in)
Weight128 grams (4.48 ounces)120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 720Sony Xperia E1 (D2004)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.3" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61% (screen-to-body ratio)~61.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)217 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 720Sony Xperia E1 (D2004)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 ApolloAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.0 GDR3Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredTimescape UI

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 720Sony Xperia E1 (D2004)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM822732bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8210) (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 720Sony Xperia E1 (D2004)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (5.59GB available)4GB (2GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 720Sony Xperia E1 (D2004)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS D2004: 850/1900/2100 - D2005: 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia Lumia 720Sony Xperia E1 (D2004)
Back camera (main camera)6.1 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2848x2144 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsWVGA (800x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 720Sony Xperia E1 (D2004)
Front camera (secondary)1.2 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1280x960 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
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 720Sony Xperia E1 (D2004)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
3D surround sound
Sony Clear Audio+
Sony Clear Bass
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, XviD, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 720Sony Xperia E1 (D2004)
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
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 720Sony Xperia E1 (D2004)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 720Sony Xperia E1 (D2004)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BP-4GW
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2000 mAh1750 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy13.4 hours8.7 hours
Standby520 hours (21.7 days)454 hours (18.9 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 720Sony Xperia E1 (D2004)
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 callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: White, Red, Yellow, Cyan on black
• Nokia ClearBlack Display
• Wireless charging
• Carl Zeiss optics
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage
• Colors: Black, Purple, White
• Red-eye reduction on camera
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 720Sony Xperia E1 (D2004)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.24W/kg (head)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.76W/kg (head)feature not registered
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