Nokia X6 2009 (32GB) vs Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia X6 (2009) vs Sony Xperia 5 III phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/30/2021 3:03 PM, updated: 12/14/2022 4:32 AM

Compare Sony Xperia 5 III X Nokia X6 2009 (32GB) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP

0.1mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

39Points Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72) Compare Nokia X6 (2009) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1080x2520

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)

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 X6 2009 (32GB)	vs	39 Advantages Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)38% Lighter	vs	168 grams (5.88 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	LiPo: li-ion polymer (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	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)11 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.
32GB (30GB available)	vs	+256GB (230GB available)7 times More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
13.8 millimeters (0.54 inches)	vs	+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)68% 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
360x640 pixels	vs	+1080x2520 pixels11 times Higher resolution screen
229 PPI	vs	+449 PPI96% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+6.1"91% 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
Not supported	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
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
(front) 0.1MP	vs	+(front) 8MP103 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) 4K UHD (3840x2160)326 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) 2000 Mbps555 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Single	vs	+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
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
1320 mAh	vs	+4500 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
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
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + 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.
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	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

10 Common items in both devices

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

Hands-free calling

Video calling

Vibrating alert

+3 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia X6 2009 (32GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
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Model	Nokia X6 2009 (32GB)	Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
Other model names	Nokia X6 RM-559 (2009), Nokia X6-00, Nokia Alvin	Xperia 5 III XQBQ72/B1/G1/B2/G2 (256GB+8GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan
Brand	Nokia	Sony
Release date	11/26/2009	6/1/2021, Announced: 4/14/2021
Depth	13.8 millimeters (0.54 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	51 x 111 millimeters (2.01 x 4.37 in)	68 x 157 millimeters (2.68 x 6.18 in)
Weight	122 grams (4.27 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 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 X6 2009 (32GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
Display type	TFT LCD	OLED
Screen size	3.2" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~49.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x640 pixels	1080x2520 pixels (21:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	229 PPI	449 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	HDR10+
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia X6 2009 (32GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
System version	Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1	Android 11
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia X6 2009 (32GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
Chipset	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 708521 (v9) Geekbench: 3550 (v5.1) GFXBench: 53fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia X6 2009 (32GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
RAM memory	128MB SDRAM	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (30GB available)	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia X6 2009 (32GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
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	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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	UMTS 900/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 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	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Nokia X6 2009 (32GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.3\|70mmf/2.8\|105mm1/2.9"PDAFOIS4.4x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2124°16mm1/2.6"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	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@24/30/60/120fps 1080p@30/60/120fps Zeiss optics
📸 Front camera
	Nokia X6 2009 (32GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
Front camera (secondary)	0.1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	320x240 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	QCIF (176x144)	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 X6 2009 (32GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	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 X6 2009 (32GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	5.2 + 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	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia X6 2009 (32GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia X6 2009 (32GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5J	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1320 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	30W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	feature not registered
Standby	450 hours (18.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia X6 2009 (32GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, 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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Blue on White, Red on Black • Carl Zeiss Lens • Nokia WH-500 stereo headset in the retail package • 3D stereo sound • Ovi Maps 3.0 • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Green, Pink • Dynamic vibration system • PS4 Remote Play • DUALSHOCK 4 compatibility
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia X6 2009 (32GB)	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)
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