Nokia N96 vs Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia N96 vs Sony Xperia 5 II phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/19/2021 5:50 PM, updated: 5/22/2021 9:25 AM

Compare Sony Xperia 5 II X Nokia N96 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.8"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

950
mAh

(Removable)

35Points Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72) Compare Nokia N96 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1080x2520

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)

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 N96	vs	35 Advantages Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)
+125 grams (4.38 ounces)30% Lighter	vs	163 grams (5.71 ounces)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Digital TVAdvantage Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere	vs	Not supported
264MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)19 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAM	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X63 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB	vs	+256GB (230GB available)13 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 160GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC5 times More external storage for files using memory cards
18 millimeters (0.71 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)125% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+OLEDAdvantage OLED display is brighter and more vivid
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixels	vs	+1080x2520 pixels34 times Higher resolution screen
143 PPI	vs	+449 PPI2 times Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"	vs	+6.1"118% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP6 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 8MP25 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) QVGA (320x240)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)107 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use
3G HSDPA	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 1200 Mbps332 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
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	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage 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	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
950 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh3 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	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
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
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.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 6Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

7 Common items in both devices

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Accelerometer

Hands-free calling

Video calling

Vibrating alert

3.5mm jack

A-GPS, GeoTagging / A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS

+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Nokia N96	Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)
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Model	Nokia N96	Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)
Other model names	Nokia N96 US, Nokia N96-3 RM-247	Xperia 5 Mark II XQAS72 (256GB+8GB RAM) 5G
Country or region available	feature not registered	China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan
Brand	Nokia	Sony
Release date	9/4/2008	9/17/2020
Depth	18 millimeters (0.71 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	55 x 103 millimeters (2.17 x 4.06 in)	68 x 158 millimeters (2.68 x 6.22 in)
Weight	125 grams (4.38 ounces)	163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	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 N96	Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)
Display type	TFT LCD	OLED
Screen size	2.8" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~42.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~80.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	1080x2520 pixels (21:9)
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	143 PPI	449 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	HDR10+
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia N96	Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)
System version	Symbian 9.3 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia N96	Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)
Chipset	32bit: STMicroelectronics Nomadik STn8815A12	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 264MHz ARM926EJ-S (Single-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 controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia N96	Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)
RAM memory	128MB SDRAM	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Until 160GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia N96	Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.6 Mbps	1200/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat18/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 3, 8, 28, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Nokia N96	Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)
Back camera (main camera)	5 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 resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.7" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia N96	Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	QVGA (320x240)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia N96	Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Digital TV	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, 3GP, RV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia N96	Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	3.5mm (same audio output)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia N96	Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)
Sensors	Accelerometer	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia N96	Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5F	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	950 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	21W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	2.5 hours	feature not registered
Standby	200 hours (8.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia N96	Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-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	feature not registered	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Silver, Quartz • Carl Zeiss optics • N-Gage compatible • TV DVB-H Class C (470-750MHz) • Document viewer Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF • Java framework	• 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 N96	Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered