Nokia X7-00 vs Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia X7-00 vs Sony Xperia Z1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/13/2015 6:36 AM, updated: 4/3/2020 9:38 PM

Compare Sony Xperia Z1 X Nokia X7-00 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

360x640

8
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

29Points Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906) Compare Nokia X7-00 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

1080x1920

20.7
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)

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 X7-00	vs	29 Advantages Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
+146 grams (5.11 ounces)16% Lighter	vs	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+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)
680MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAM	vs	+2GB LPDDR37 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (350MB available)	vs	+16GB (12GB available)34 times More internal storage for applications and files
Flash (EEPROM)	vs	+eMMC 4.5Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)	vs	+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)40% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
360x640 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels8 times Higher resolution screen
184 PPI	vs	+441 PPI140% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+5"25% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 20.7MP159% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
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 only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 2.1MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps14 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh150% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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/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.
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+IP58 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

18 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

+11 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia X7-00	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nokia X7-00	Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
Other model names	Nokia X7 RM-707, Nokia Journey	Sony Xperia Z1 C6906 (4G LTE), Sony Honami
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA
Brand	Nokia	Sony
Release date	5/31/2011	9/6/2013
Depth	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.8 x 119.7 millimeters (2.47 x 4.71 in)	74 x 144 millimeters (2.91 x 5.67 in)
Weight	146 grams (5.11 ounces)	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Nokia X7-00	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	4" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x640 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	184 PPI	441 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 X7-00	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
System version	Symbian ^3 Anna	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia X7-00	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
Chipset	32bit	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 680MHz ARM11 (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Broadcom BCM2727	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia X7-00	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	1GB (350MB available) Flash (EEPROM)	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia X7-00	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	10.2/2 Mbps	150/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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 X7-00	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 25 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not 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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia X7-00	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia X7-00	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia X7-00	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia X7-00	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia X7-00	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5K	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4.5 hours	15 hours
Standby	450 hours (18.8 days)	850 hours (35.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia X7-00	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Dark steel, Silver steel • 8GB microSD included • Quickoffice 5.3 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Adobe Reader • OpenVG1.1 • OpenGL ES 2.0 support • UPnP • Ovi Maps 3.7 Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Purple • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3 • Sony TRILUMINOS display • 3D Surround Sound
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia X7-00	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.61W/kg (head)	feature not registered