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Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983) vs Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 830 vs Sony Xperia 5 II phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia 5 II X Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983) 03Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

10.1
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
30Points Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A) Compare Nokia Lumia 830 X
6.1"
OLED

1080x2520

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)

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)} 3 Advantages Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983) vs Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)} 30 Advantages Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)
+150 grams (5.25 ounces)9%
Lighter
vs163 grams (5.71 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+8GB LPDDR4X7 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (14GB available)vs+128GB (110GB available)7 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)6%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x2520 pixels195%
Higher resolution screen
294 PPIvs+449 PPI53%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"vs+6.1"22%
Larger screen
(back) 10.1MPvs+(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/3.4" inchesvs+1/1.7" inches100%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)29%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1MPvs+(front) 8MP8 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
4G LTEvs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
2200 mAhvs+4000 mAh82%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

15 Common items in both devices
LED flash
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
+8 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 Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)
ModelLumia 830 (RM-983)Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)
Other model namesAT&T Nokia Lumia 830 4G RM-983, Nokia TeslaソニーXperia 5 Mark II SO-52A (NTT DoCoMo) 5G
Country or region availableUSA
USA
Japan
Japan
BrandNokiaSony
Release date9/1/20149/17/2020
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)70.7 x 139.4 millimeters (2.78 x 5.49 in)68 x 158 millimeters (2.68 x 6.22 in)
Weight150 grams (5.25 ounces)163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDOLED
Screen size5" inches6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~80.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x2520 pixels (21:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI449 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh ratefeature not registered120Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredHDR10+

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)
System versionWindows Phone 8.1Android 10
Firmware updateWindows 10 MobileAndroid 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305 400MhzQualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR28GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage16GB (14GB available)128GB (110GB available)
UFS 3.0
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900 (Bands 2,4,5,17)LTE Cat18/13 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 19, 21, 28, 30, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA (1, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
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 Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)
Back camera (main camera)10.1 megapixels(triple camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.470mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAF3x-optical-zoomOIS
12MP ultrawide f/2.2124°16mm1/2.55"PDAF
Main camera resolution3840x2640 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm lens
Sensor size1/3.4" inches1/1.7" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.8µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)
Front camera (secondary)1 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x720 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot 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 830 (RM-983)Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BV-L4A
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2200 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging21W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy15 hoursfeature not registered
Standby530 hours (22.1 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)
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, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
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, Grey, Blue, Pink
• Cameras with ZEISS optics
• Dolby Atmos
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• Dynamic vibration system
• PS4 Remote Play
• DUALSHOCK 4 compatibility

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)
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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