Nokia N9 (64GB) vs Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia N9 vs Sony Xperia XZ Premium phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/3/2017 7:58 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:24 AM

Compare Sony Xperia XZ Premium X Nokia N9 (64GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.9"
AMOLED

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Single-core

1450
mAh

(Non removable)

34Points Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141) Compare Nokia N9 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

2160x3840

19.2
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3230
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)

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 N9 (64GB)	vs	34 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
+64GB (59GB available)18% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (50GB available)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)41% Lighter	vs	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)	vs	+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR	vs	+4GB LPDDR43 times 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
12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)53% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
Not supported	vs	+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
480x854 pixels	vs	+2160x3840 pixels19 times Higher resolution screen
251 PPI	vs	+801 PPI2 times Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.9"	vs	+5.5"41% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 19.2MP140% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/3" inches	vs	+1/2.3" inches30% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 13MP41 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) CIF (352x288)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)19 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
200 apps (Apps for MeeGo)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)17499 times More apps available to download and use
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps70 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+PedometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1450 mAh	vs	+3230 mAh123% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5W	vs	+18W3 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
802.11 a/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
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

20 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Nokia N9 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nokia N9 (64GB)	Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Other model names	Nokia N9-00 Lankku, Meego	Xperia XZ Premium Single-SIM, Sony Maple SS
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), USA
Brand	Nokia	Sony
Release date	9/27/2011, Announced: 6/1/2011	6/1/2017, Announced: 2/27/2017
Depth	12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	61.2 x 116.45 millimeters (2.41 x 4.58 in)	77 x 156 millimeters (3.03 x 6.14 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Nokia N9 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3.9" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels (16:9)	2160x3840 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	251 PPI	801 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Nokia ClearBlack 2.5D glass	HDR10 Triluminos display X-Reality Engine
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia N9 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
System version	Meego 1.2 Harmattan	Android 7.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia N9 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Geekbench: 5459 (v4.4), 1604 (v5.1) GFXBench: 25fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia N9 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64GB (59GB available)	64GB (50GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia N9 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
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	14.4/5.76 Mbps	1024/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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 N9 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	19.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5056x3792 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	Carl Zeiss optics	1080p@30fps 720p@960fps Exmor RS
📸 Front camera
	Nokia N9 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	CIF (352x288)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	22mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia N9 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Digital Plus	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia N9 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, WiFi Display, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia N9 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Pedometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia N9 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BV-5JW	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1450 mAh	3230 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	feature not registered
Standby	456 hours (19 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia N9 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Glossy White • Ovi Maps	• Colors: Black, Silver, Pink • PS4 Remote Play
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia N9 (64GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.18W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.16W/kg (head)	feature not registered