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Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 830 vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro X Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983) 22Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

10.1
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
04Points Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i) Compare Nokia Lumia 830 X
3.7"
LED

480x854

8
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)

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!

Lumia 830 (RM-983)} 22 Advantages Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983) vs Xperia Pro (MK16i)} 4 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core85%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+16GB (14GB available)44 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (320MB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)59%
Thinner
vs13.5 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LED-Backlit LCD
+720x1280 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+294 PPI11%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs265 PPI
+5"35%
Larger screen
vs3.7"
+(back) 10.1MP27%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2200 mAh47%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1500 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
150 grams (5.25 ounces)vs+140 grams (4.9 ounces)7%
Lighter
(front) 1MPvs+(front) 2MP108%
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
Not supportedvs+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

21 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+14 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)
ModelLumia 830 (RM-983)Xperia Pro (MK16i)
Other model namesAT&T Nokia Lumia 830 4G RM-983, Nokia TeslaSony Xperia Pro MK16, Sony MK16i, SE Iyokan
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)(Europe)
(Global, International), (Europe)
BrandNokiaSony Ericsson
Release date9/1/201410/18/2011
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)13.5 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)70.7 x 139.4 millimeters (2.78 x 5.49 in)57 x 120 millimeters (2.24 x 4.72 in)
Weight150 grams (5.25 ounces)140 grams (4.9 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size5" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~55.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI265 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)
System versionWindows Phone 8.1Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware updateWindows 10 Mobilefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305 400MhzQualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (14GB available)512MB (320MB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900 (Bands 2,4,5,17)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTECSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)
Back camera (main camera)10.1 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3840x2640 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)
Front camera (secondary)1 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x720 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)VGA (640x480)
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 830 (RM-983)Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BV-L4A
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2200 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy15 hours7 hours
Standby530 hours (22.1 days)400 hours (16.7 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)
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 callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Orange, Green, White
• Lumia Denim UI
• Nokia ClearBlack Display
• Dolby Digital Plus sound enhancement
• Carl Zeiss optics
• 15GB OneDrive
• Qi wireless charging
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Black, Silver, Red
• 8GB microSD included
• Open ES 1.1
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• Video stabiliser
• PlayNow
• SE Timescape
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.87W/kg (head), 0.83W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.46W/kg (head), 0.59W/kg (body)feature not registered
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