Sony Ericsson G900 vs Nokia 8 Sirocco

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson G900 vs Nokia 8 Sirocco phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/20/2018 10:54 PM, updated: 5/20/2020 11:08 AM

Compare Nokia 8 Sirocco X Sony Ericsson G900 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.4"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

950
mAh

(Removable)

33Points Nokia 8 Sirocco Compare Sony Ericsson G900 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
POLED

1440x2560

12
MP

5mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3260
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 8 Sirocco

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 Sony Ericsson G900	vs	33 Advantages Nokia 8 Sirocco
+Until 8GB Memory Stick micro M2Advantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+99 grams (3.47 ounces)79% Lighter	vs	177 grams (6.2 ounces)
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (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
208MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)22 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAM	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X47 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (160MB available)	vs	+128GB (114GB available)729 times More internal storage for applications and files
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)73% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+P-OLEDAdvantage P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels47 times Higher resolution screen
167 PPI	vs	+534 PPI2 times Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.4"	vs	+5.5"129% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 13MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)107 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 UMTS	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G UMTS) 0.384 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps1562 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	+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Barometer, Hall effect, Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
950 mAh	vs	+3260 mAh2 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)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
proprietary audio output	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your 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	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
WAP, HTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

4 Common items in both devices

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Hands-free calling

Video calling

Vibrating alert

+ 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
	Sony Ericsson G900	Nokia 8 Sirocco
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Model	Sony Ericsson G900	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Other model names	Sony Ericsson G900, SE Tyra	Nokia Sirocco TA-1005, TA-1042, HMD Avatar
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Nokia
Release date	5/1/2008	3/1/2018
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	49 x 106 millimeters (1.93 x 4.17 in)	72.97 x 140.93 millimeters (2.87 x 5.55 in)
Weight	99 grams (3.47 ounces)	177 grams (6.2 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Stainless steel body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson G900	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Display type	TFT LCD	P-OLED
Screen size	2.4" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~34.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Resistive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	167 PPI	534 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson G900	Nokia 8 Sirocco
System version	Symbian 9.1 S60 3rd Edition	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson G900	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Chipset	32bit: Philips Nexperia PNX4008	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 208MHz ARM926EJ (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson G900	Nokia 8 Sirocco
RAM memory	128MB SDRAM	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256MB (160MB available)	128GB (114GB available)
External storage	Until 8GB Memory Stick micro M2 (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson G900	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.384 Mbps	600/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, UMTS	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Sony Ericsson G900	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 13MP f/2.61/3.4"1.0µm2x-optical-zoomAF
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm 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	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson G900	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	2560x1920 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	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Ericsson G900	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	3GP, MPEG4	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC, MIDI	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson G900	Nokia 8 Sirocco
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson G900	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson G900	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BST-33	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	950 mAh	3260 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	22 hours
Standby	380 hours (15.8 days)	495 hours (20.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson G900	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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	WAP, HTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Dark Red, Dark Brown • Touch focus • StickyNotes • TrackID music recognition Java framework	• Colors: Black • Back glass (Gorilla Glass) • Nokia OZO • Carl Zeiss optics back camera • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Quick Charge 4.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson G900	Nokia 8 Sirocco
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