Nokia N97 mini vs Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)

Share page: Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Share page:

Side by side comparison between Nokia N97 mini vs Sony Xperia XZ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/27/2016 9:48 PM, updated: 9/22/2022 10:27 AM

Compare Sony Xperia XZ X Nokia N97 mini 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP

0.1mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

29Points Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332) Compare Nokia N97 mini X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
TFT

1080x1920

23
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)

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!

4 Advantages Nokia N97 mini	vs	29 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)
+138 grams (4.83 ounces)17% Lighter	vs	161 grams (5.64 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
434MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)7 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAM	vs	+3GB LPDDR423 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB	vs	+64GB (50GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards
16.4 millimeters (0.65 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)102% Thinner
360x640 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels8 times Higher resolution screen
229 PPI	vs	+424 PPI85% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+5.2"62% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 23MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
(front) 0.1MP	vs	+(front) 13MP165 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) QCIF (176x144)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)81 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	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps124 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Resistive	vs	+CapacitiveAdvantage Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Single	vs	+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
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
1200 mAh	vs	+2900 mAh142% 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 [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
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 4Advantage 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

14 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

+7 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia N97 mini	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	N97 mini	Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)
Other model names	Nokia N97 mini Gold Edition,Nokia RM-555	Xperia XZ 64GB F8332 Dual-SIM, Sony Kagura DS
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Europe), (Global, International), USA
Brand	Nokia	Sony
Release date	10/28/2009	10/3/2016, Announced: 9/1/2016
Depth	16.4 millimeters (0.65 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	52.5 x 113 millimeters (2.07 x 4.45 in)	72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in)
Weight	138 grams (4.83 ounces)	161 grams (5.64 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Nokia N97 mini	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~47.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x640 pixels	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Resistive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	229 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Triluminos X-Reality Engine
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia N97 mini	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)
System version	Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia N97 mini	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)
Chipset	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 (MSM8996) (14nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Basemark X: 29548
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia N97 mini	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)
RAM memory	128MB SDRAM	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	8GB	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia N97 mini	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)
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	450/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G	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	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat9 (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, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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	LTE Cat9 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Nokia N97 mini	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	23 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	5520x4140 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@60fps Exmor RS
📸 Front camera
	Nokia N97 mini	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)
Front camera (secondary)	0.1 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	320x240 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	QCIF (176x144)	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	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia N97 mini	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, RealVideo	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia N97 mini	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	3.5mm (same audio output)	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia N97 mini	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Pedometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia N97 mini	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-4D	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	2900 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	4 hours	17.5 hours
Standby	310 hours (12.9 days)	610 hours (25.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia N97 mini	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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	feature not registered	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Gold, Cherry Black, Garnet, White • Carl Zeiss optics • 3D stereo sound • Nokia Maps • Document viewer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF) Java framework	• Colors: Black, Platinum, Blue, Pink
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia N97 mini	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.81W/kg (head), 0.35W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.85W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)