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Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72) vs Nokia N9 (16GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 5 IV vs Nokia N9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia N9 X Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72) 39Points
6.1"
OLED

1080x2520

12
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.9"
AMOLED

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Single-core

1450
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)

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 IV (XQ-CQ72)} 39 Advantages Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72) vs N9 (16GB)} 3 Advantages Nokia N9 (16GB)
+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+8GB LPDDR57 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR
+256GB (218GB available)17 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (12GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)48%
Thinner
vs12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+HDR8Advantage
The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+1080x2520 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+449 PPI79%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs251 PPI
+6.1"56%
Larger screen
vs3.9"
+(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+1/1.7" inches76%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3" inches
+f/1.7 (aperture)29%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 12MP38 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)81 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) CIF (352x288)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)17499 times
More apps available to download and use
vs200 apps (Apps for MeeGo)
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps207 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1450 mAh
+30W5 times
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs5W
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+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)
+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
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+USB 3.2 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
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
172 grams (6.02 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)27%
Lighter
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

14 Common items in both devices
OLED / AMOLED
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Compass
+7 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Nokia N9 (16GB)
ModelXperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia 5 IV XQCQ72, B2TWCX0, C2TWCX0, G2TWCX0Nokia N9-00 Lankku, Meego
Country or region availableChinaSouth KoreaHong Kong
China, South Korea, Hong Kong
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonyNokia
Release date9/22/2022, Announced: 9/1/20229/27/2011, Announced: 6/1/2011
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)67 x 156 millimeters (2.64 x 6.14 in)61.2 x 116.45 millimeters (2.41 x 4.58 in)
Weight172 grams (6.02 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Display typeOLEDAMOLED
Screen size6.1" inches3.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~58.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2520 pixels (21:9)480x854 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)449 PPI251 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusGorilla Glass
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display featuresHDR8
BT.2020
Nokia ClearBlack
2.5D glass

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Nokia N9 (16GB)
System versionAndroid 12Meego 1.2 Harmattan
Firmware updateAndroid 13feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm)32bit: TI OMAP 3630
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 3GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core)
3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core)
4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)PowerVR SGX530
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 835038 (v9)
Geekbench: 3448 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 63fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Nokia N9 (16GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR51GB LPDDR
Internal storage256GB (218GB available)
UFS 3.1
16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Nokia N9 (16GB)
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)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1024 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 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 networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE 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 networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6Not supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.460mm1/3.5"PDAFOIS
12MP ultrawide f/2.2124ยฐ16mm1/2.5"PDAF
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length24mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/1.7" inches1/3" inches
Pixel size1.8ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasNot supported
Camera extras4K@24/30/60/120fps
1080p@30/60/120fps
Zeiss optics
Carl Zeiss optics

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)12 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution4000x3000 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)CIF (352x288)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length24mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.9" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.25ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Nokia N9 (16GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Stereo sound
Dolby Digital Plus
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
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Nokia N9 (16GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Nokia N9 (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-5JW
Battery capacity5000 mAh1450 mAh
Charger, watts30W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging
Reverse wireless charging
Not supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered7 hours
Standbyfeature not registered456 hours (19 days)

โž• Other features

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Nokia N9 (16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, Ecru White, Green
โ€ข PS5 Remote Play
โ€ข Sony Alpha
โ€ข Colors: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Glossy White
โ€ข Anti-glare polariser
โ€ข Ovi Maps

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Nokia N9 (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.18W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.16W/kg (head)
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