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Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72) vs Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 5 II vs Nokia Lumia 1520 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 1520 X Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72) 32Points
6.1"
OLED

1080x2520

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
02Points Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) Compare Sony Xperia 5 II X
6"
IPS

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)

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!

Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)} 32 Advantages Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72) vs Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)} 2 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)77%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+8GB LPDDR4X3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+256GB (230GB available)18 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (12GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+163 grams (5.71 ounces)28%
Lighter
vs209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)9%
Thinner
vs8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+1080x2520 pixels31%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+449 PPI22%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs367 PPI
+6.1"2%
Larger screen
vs6"
+(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
vsOnly digital zoom
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+1/1.7" inches47%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.5" inches
+f/1.7 (aperture)41%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/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
vsFull 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
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE
+(5G SA/NSA) 1200 Mbps7 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4000 mAh18%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3400 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

21 Common items in both devices
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
ModelXperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Other model namesXperia 5 Mark II XQAS72 (256GB+8GB RAM) 5GAT&T Nokia Lumia 1520 RM-940 (Rogers/Telus/Bell)
Country or region availableChinaHong KongSingaporeTaiwan
China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan
CanadaUSA
Canada, USA
BrandSonyNokia
Release date9/17/202011/1/2013
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)68 x 158 millimeters (2.68 x 6.22 in)85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in)
Weight163 grams (5.71 ounces)209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Display typeOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.1" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~80.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2520 pixels (21:9)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)449 PPI367 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 6Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate120Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10+feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
System versionAndroid 10Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3
Firmware updateAndroid 11Windows Phone 8.1
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage256GB (230GB available)
UFS 3.0
16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1200/150 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18/13 (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, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 3, 8, 28, 77, 78, 79)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.470mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAF3x-optical-zoomOIS
12MP ultrawide f/2.2124°16mm1/2.55"PDAF
20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.7" inches1/2.5" inches
Pixel size1.8µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-4BW
Battery capacity4000 mAh3400 mAh
Charger, watts21W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered25 hours (1 days)
Standbyfeature not registered768 hours (32 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Grey, Blue, Pink
• Cameras with ZEISS optics
• Dolby Atmos
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• Dynamic vibration system
• PS4 Remote Play
• DUALSHOCK 4 compatibility
• 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 5 II (XQ-AS72)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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