Nokia Lumia 920 vs Sony Xperia XA (F3115)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 920 vs Sony Xperia XA phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/19/2016 2:21 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 11:38 AM

Compare Sony Xperia XA X Nokia Lumia 920 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

768x1280

8.7
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Sony Xperia XA (F3115) Compare Nokia Lumia 920 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XA (F3115)

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!

5 Advantages Nokia Lumia 920	vs	14 Advantages Sony Xperia XA (F3115)
+32GB3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (8.2GB available)
+768x1280 pixels7% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+332 PPI13% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	294 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core67% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
185 grams (6.48 ounces)	vs	+137 grams (4.8 ounces)35% Lighter
10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)35% Thinner
4.5"	vs	+5"11% Larger screen
(back) 8.7MP	vs	+(back) 13MP47% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1.2MP	vs	+(front) 8MP6 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% 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 LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2000 mAh	vs	+2300 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
3.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

29 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

BSI sensor

1/3" inches

f/2.0 (aperture)

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Nokia Lumia 920	Sony Xperia XA (F3115)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Lumia 920	Xperia XA (F3115)
Other model names	Nokia Lumia 920T, Nokia Lumia 920 RM-821, RM-820, Nokia Phi	Sony Xperia XA TD-LTE F3115, Sony Tuba SS
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong
Brand	Nokia	Sony
Release date	11/1/2012	5/1/2016
Depth	10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.8 x 130.3 millimeters (2.79 x 5.13 in)	66.8 x 143.6 millimeters (2.63 x 5.65 in)
Weight	185 grams (6.48 ounces)	137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia Lumia 920	Sony Xperia XA (F3115)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~62.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	768x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	332 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia Lumia 920	Sony Xperia XA (F3115)
System version	Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Lumia 920	Sony Xperia XA (F3115)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960	64bit: MediaTek MT6755 Helio P10 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 225	ARM Mali-T860 MP2 700Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Lumia 920	Sony Xperia XA (F3115)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB	16GB (8.2GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Lumia 920	Sony Xperia XA (F3115)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE RM-821: 800/900/1800/2100/2600 - RM-820: 700/1700/2100	LTE Cat4 700/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,28) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Nokia Lumia 920	Sony Xperia XA (F3115)
Back camera (main camera)	8.7 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3552x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia Lumia 920	Sony Xperia XA (F3115)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia Lumia 920	Sony Xperia XA (F3115)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Lumia 920	Sony Xperia XA (F3115)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.1 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Lumia 920	Sony Xperia XA (F3115)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Lumia 920	Sony Xperia XA (F3115)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2000 mAh	2300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	10 hours
Standby	400 hours (16.7 days)	603 hours (25.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia Lumia 920	Sony Xperia XA (F3115)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Yellow, Red, White, Gray • Nokia PureMotion HD+ display • Nokia PureView camera • Wireless charging • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • Video stabilization • HD Voice • 4G Mobile Hotspot	• Colors: White, Graphite Black, Lime Gold, Rose Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • PDAF main camera • Exmor RS IMX-258 main camera • Exmor RS IMX-219 main camera • BRAVIA engine 2 display • ClearAudio+ • PS4 integration
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Lumia 920	Sony Xperia XA (F3115)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.08W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)	0.57W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.7W/kg (head)	0.47W/kg (head), 0.47W/kg (body)