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Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72) vs Nokia 9 PureView

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 5 V vs Nokia 9 PureView phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 9 PureView X Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72) 21Points
6.1"
OLED

1080x2520

48
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.99"
POLED

1440x2880

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3320
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)

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 V (XQ-DE72)} 21 Advantages Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72) vs 9 PureView} 9 Advantages Nokia 9 PureView
+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)18%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR533%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs6GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (220GB available)100%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (110GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.1
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
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
+6.1"2%
Larger screen
vs5.99"
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+1/1.35" inches115%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.9" inches
+Android 14Advantage
Android 14 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 10
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps193%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps
+5000 mAh51%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3320 mAh
+30W67%
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.
vs18W
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+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/ac [wifi5]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
182 grams (6.37 ounces)vs+172 grams (6.02 ounces)6%
Lighter
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8%
Thinner
1080x2520 pixelsvs+1440x2880 pixels52%
Higher resolution screen
449 PPIvs+538 PPI20%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 48MP + 12MPvs+(6 cameras) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 0.3MP1%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/1.9 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 12MPvs+(front) 20MP66%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device

30 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
OLED / P-OLED
HDR10
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo/video on both cameras
4K UHD (3840x2160)
+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)Nokia 9 PureView
 
ModelXperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)Nokia 9 PureView
Other model namesSony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)Nokia 9 PureView TA-1082, A-1087, TA-1094
Country or region availableChinaSouth KoreaHong KongIndonesiaJapanSingapore
China, South Korea, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonyNokia
Release date9/1/20232/1/2019
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)68 x 154 millimeters (2.68 x 6.06 in)75 x 155 millimeters (2.95 x 6.1 in)
Weight182 grams (6.37 ounces)172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)Nokia 9 PureView
Display typeOLEDP-OLED
Screen size6.1" inches5.99" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83% (screen-to-body ratio)~79.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2520 pixels (21:9)1440x2880 pixels (18:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)449 PPI538 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass Victus 2Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display featuresHDR10
BT.2020
HDR10

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)Nokia 9 PureView
System versionAndroid 13Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 14Android 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)Nokia 9 PureView
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AB) (4nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPUOcta-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)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 740Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 946043 (v9), 1117739 (v10)
Geekbench: 4546 (v5.5), 5059 (v6.0)
GFXBench: 99fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)Nokia 9 PureView
RAM memory8GB LPDDR56GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256GB (220GB available)
UFS 3.1
128GB (110GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)Nokia 9 PureView
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1024 Mbps1024/150 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800 (TA-1094), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100TA-1082 version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
TA-1087 version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
TA-1094 version:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
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
LTE Cat16
VoLTE
TA-1082 version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
TA-1087 version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
TA-1094 version:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
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, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
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, Sub6GPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)Nokia 9 PureView
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
48 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.216mm1/2.5"PDAF
(6 cameras)
12 megapixels
12MP ultrawide
12MP mono
12MP mono
12MP mono
0.3MP TOF 3D
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)28mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.35" inches1/2.9" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.25µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras4K@24/25/30/60/120fps
1080p@30/60/120fps
10-bit HDR
Slow motion
Zeiss optics
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)Nokia 9 PureView
Front camera (secondary)12 megapixels20 megapixels
Front camera resolution4000x3000 pixels5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.9" inches1/2.8" inches
Pixel size1.25µm pixel1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)Nokia 9 PureView
LoudspeakerStereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)Nokia 9 PureView
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)Nokia 9 PureView
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)Nokia 9 PureView
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh3320 mAh
Charger, watts30W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
18W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
USB Power Delivery 1.0
Inductive / wireless chargingQi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Reverse wireless charging
5W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)Nokia 9 PureView
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, Blue, Platinum Silver
• PS5 Remote Play (compatible)
• Sony Alpha (compatible)
• Colors: Midnight Blue
• Android One
• Zeiss optics back cameras
• Always-on display
• 24-bit/192kHz audio

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)Nokia 9 PureView
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.95W/kg (head), 1.05W/kg (body)feature not registered
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