Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT42) vs Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 1 II vs Nokia Lumia 925 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/22/2021 9:26 AM, updated: 5/23/2021 7:00 PM

Compare Nokia Lumia 925 X Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT42) 30Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
OLED

1644x3840

12
MP

8mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Nokia Lumia 925 (3G) Compare Sony Xperia 1 II X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

768x1280

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT42)

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!

30 Advantages Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT42)	vs	3 Advantages Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)175% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core
+12GB LPDDR511 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB
+256GB (230GB available)17 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (13GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8% Thinner	vs	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1644x3840 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen	vs	768x1280 pixels
+643 PPI94% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	332 PPI
+6.5"44% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+(quad camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 0.3MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+1/1.7" inches76% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3" inches
+f/1.7 (aperture)18% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP6 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps94 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh100% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2000 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
181 grams (6.34 ounces)	vs	+139 grams (4.87 ounces)30% Lighter
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

21 Common items in both devices

OLED / AMOLED

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

BSI sensor

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

+14 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT42)	Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT42)	Lumia 925 (3G)
Other model names	ソニーXperia 1 Mark II XQAT42 (256GB+12GB RAM) Dual-SIM	Nokia Lumia 925 RM-910, Nokia RM-910, Nokia Lumia 925T
Country or region available	Japan	feature not registered
Brand	Sony	Nokia
Release date	2/24/2020	6/1/2013
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	72 x 166 millimeters (2.83 x 6.54 in)	70.6 x 129 millimeters (2.78 x 5.08 in)
Weight	181 grams (6.34 ounces)	139 grams (4.87 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT42)	Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
Display type	OLED	AMOLED
Screen size	6.5" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1644x3840 pixels (21:9)	768x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	643 PPI	332 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 6	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR10+	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT42)	Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
System version	Android 10	Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware update	Android 11	Windows Phone 8.1
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT42)	Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8960
CPU	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)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT42)	Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	1GB
Internal storage	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0	16GB (13GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT42)	Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G
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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat19/13 (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) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT42)	Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.470mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2124°16mm1/2.55"PDAF 0.3MP depth TOF3D	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.7" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT42)	Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT42)	Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT42)	Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT42)	Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT42)	Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BL-4YW
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	2000 mAh
Charger, watts	21W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	11W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	12.8 hours
Standby	feature not registered	432 hours (18 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT42)	Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
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	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Purple, Mirror Lake Green • Cameras with ZEISS optics • Dolby Atmos • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Dynamic vibration system • PS4 Remote Play • DUALSHOCK 4 compatibility	• Colors: Black, White, Gray • USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3 • Nokia PureMotion HD+ Display • Nokia ClearBlack Display • Nokia PureView camera • Carl Zeiss optics • Dolby sound enhancement • 7GB free SkyDrive storage • Wireless charging • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT42)	Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
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

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Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT42) vs Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 1 II vs Nokia Lumia 925 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT42)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate