Sony Xperia 1 (SOV40) vs Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 1 vs Nokia Lumia 1520 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/4/2019 9:29 PM, updated: 12/14/2022 3:55 AM

Compare Nokia Lumia 1520 X Sony Xperia 1 (SOV40) 26Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
OLED

1644x3840

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3330
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938) Compare Sony Xperia 1 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 1 (SOV40)

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26 Advantages Sony Xperia 1 (SOV40)	vs	5 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)76% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (48GB available)71% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (28GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+178 grams (6.23 ounces)17% Lighter	vs	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)6% Thinner	vs	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+OLEDAdvantage OLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1644x3840 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+643 PPI75% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	367 PPI
+6.5"8% Larger screen	vs	6"
+(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP79% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 20.1MP
+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
+f/1.6 (aperture)50% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (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) Full HD (1920x1080)125% 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)
+(4G LTE-A) 1600 Mbps10 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + 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
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/2.6" inches	vs	+1/2.5" inches4% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
3330 mAh	vs	+3400 mAh2% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

22 Common items in both devices

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

OIS (5-axis): Optical stabilization / OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+15 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia 1 (SOV40)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia 1 (SOV40)	Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Other model names	Sony Xperia 1 (KDDI Corporation) 64GB, Sony Kumano	Nokia Lumia 1520 RM-938, Nokia Beastie, Nokia Bandit
Country or region available	Japan	(Latin America), USA
Brand	Sony	Nokia
Release date	5/29/2019, Announced: 2/25/2019	11/1/2013
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	72 x 167 millimeters (2.83 x 6.57 in)	85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in)
Weight	178 grams (6.23 ounces)	209 grams (7.32 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 (SOV40)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Display type	OLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.5" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1644x3840 pixels (21:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	643 PPI	367 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 6	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR10 100% DCI-P3 HDR BT.2020	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia 1 (SOV40)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3
Firmware update	Android 11	Windows Phone 8.1
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia 1 (SOV40)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 356734 (v7), 418206 (v8) Geekbench: 10985 (v4.4), 2753 (v5.1) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia 1 (SOV40)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (48GB available) UFS 2.1	32GB (28GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia 1 (SOV40)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1600/150 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 800/850/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat19/13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 13, 17, 18, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42)	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	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
	Sony Xperia 1 (SOV40)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.416mm1/3.4"1.0µm	20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.6 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	1/2.5" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (5-axis): Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
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	4K@24/30fps 1080p@30/60/960fps BIONZ X	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia 1 (SOV40)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
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 (SOV40)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia 1 (SOV40)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C SlimPort®	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
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 (SOV40)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia 1 (SOV40)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BV-4BW
Battery capacity	3330 mAh	3400 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	25 hours (1 days)
Standby	feature not registered	768 hours (32 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia 1 (SOV40)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
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
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Gray, Purple, White	• Colors: Black, White, Yellow, Red • Windows Phone 8 Black UI • Qi Wireless Charging • Dolby Digital • USB On-the-go 1.3 • 7GB SkyDrive • Nokia PureMotion HD+ ClearBlack display • Nokia PureView camera • Carl Zeiss optics • Dual capture camera • Panorama photo • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia 1 (SOV40)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G RM-938)
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