Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 256GB) vs Nokia 9500

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 1 V vs Nokia 9500 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/24/2023 5:10 PM, updated: 11/14/2023 2:25 PM

Compare Nokia 9500 X Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 256GB) 44Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
OLED

1644x3840

48
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

01Point Nokia 9500 Compare Sony Xperia 1 V X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
TFT

640x200

0.3
MP

64MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 256GB)

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!

44 Advantages Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 256GB)	vs	1 Advantage Nokia 9500
+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)39 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	150MHz 32bit Single-core
+12GB LPDDR5X191 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	64MB SDRAM
+256GB (220GB available)2963 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128MB (76MB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC511 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 2GB MMC
+187 grams (6.55 ounces)19% Lighter	vs	222 grams (7.77 ounces)
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)184% Thinner	vs	23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body
+OLEDAdvantage OLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+1 billion15384 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+1644x3840 pixels48 times Higher resolution screen	vs	640x200 pixels
+643 PPI3 times Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	149 PPI
+6.5"44% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 12MP + 12MP233 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 0.3MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 12MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)326 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QCIF (176x144)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use	vs	50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	2G EDGE
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps16948 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G EDGE) 0.177 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Hall effect, Gyroscope, Face unlock 2D, Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh3 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1300 mAh
+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+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) (dedicated slot)
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	proprietary audio output
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b [wifi2]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	1.1
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
+Gorilla Glass Victus 2Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

2 Common items in both devices

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 256GB)	Nokia 9500
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Model	Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 256GB)	Nokia 9500
Other model names	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQDQ72/G1HKCX0)	Nokia Communicator 9500
Country or region available	China, South Korea, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Nokia
Release date	7/28/2023, Announced: 5/11/2023	2/1/2005
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)
Size (width x height)	71 x 165 millimeters (2.8 x 6.5 in)	56 x 148 millimeters (2.2 x 5.83 in)
Weight	187 grams (6.55 ounces)	222 grams (7.77 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus	Plastic body
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 V (XQ-DQ72 256GB)	Nokia 9500
Display type	OLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.5" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~44.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1644x3840 pixels (21:9)	640x200 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	643 PPI	149 PPI
Colors	1 billion	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus 2	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR10 BT.2020 Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz	Extra display: LCD 128x128
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 256GB)	Nokia 9500
System version	Android 13	Symbian 7.0 S80 2nd Edition
Firmware update	Android 14	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	Series 80 UI
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 256GB)	Nokia 9500
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AB) (4nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 1510
CPU	Octa-core, 4 processors: 1x 3.2GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core) 2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Dual-core) 2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Dual-core) 3x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Triple-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 150MHz ARM925T (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 740	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 1127923 (v9) Geekbench: 4916 (v6) GFXBench: 96fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 256GB)	Nokia 9500
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5X	64MB SDRAM
Internal storage	256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1	128MB (76MB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 2GB MMC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 256GB)	Nokia 9500
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) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	0.177 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	feature not registered
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	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	Not supported
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE
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	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	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 256GB)	Nokia 9500
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.385mmf/2.8125mm1/3.5"PDAFOIS5.2x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.216mm1/2.5"PDAF	0.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps	QCIF (176x144)
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.35" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	4K@24/25/30/60/120fps 1080p@30/60/120fps 10-bit HDR Slow motion Zeiss optics	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 256GB)	Nokia 9500
Front camera (secondary)	12 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 256GB)	Nokia 9500
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	3GP, MPEG4
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAC, MIDI
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 256GB)	Nokia 9500
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	proprietary audio output
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	1.1
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b [wifi2] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	Not supported
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 256GB)	Nokia 9500
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 256GB)	Nokia 9500
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP-5L
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	1300 mAh
Charger, watts	30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	6 hours
Standby	feature not registered	500 hours (20.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 256GB)	Nokia 9500
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Khaki Green, Platinum Silver PS5 Remote Play (compatible) • Sony Alpha (compatible)	• Colors: Tin Grey • Java games • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ72 256GB)	Nokia 9500
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.99W/kg (head), 1.15W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.14W/kg (head), 0.63W/kg (body)	0.52W/kg (head)