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Sony Xperia E (C1504) vs Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia E 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 E (C1504) 03Points
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1530
mAh

(Removable)

vs
26Points Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940) Compare Sony Xperia E X
6"
IPS

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)

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 E (C1504)} 3 Advantages Sony Xperia E (C1504) vs Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)} 26 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
+116 grams (4.06 ounces)80%
Lighter
vs209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)vs+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDRvs+2GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)vs+16GB (12GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
11 millimeters (0.43 inches)vs+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)26%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels13 times
Higher resolution screen
165 PPIvs+367 PPI122%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"vs+6"71%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 20.1MP5 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+(front) 1.2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1530 mAhvs+3400 mAh122%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

16 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Hands-free calling
+9 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia E (C1504)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
ModelXperia E (C1504)Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Other model namesSony Xperia E C1504, Sony Nanhu SSAT&T Nokia Lumia 1520 RM-940 (Rogers/Telus/Bell)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
CanadaUSA
Canada, USA
BrandSonyNokia
Release date1/1/201311/1/2013
Depth11 millimeters (0.43 inches)8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)61.8 x 113.5 millimeters (2.43 x 4.47 in)85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in)
Weight116 grams (4.06 ounces)209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia E (C1504)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.5" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~52% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels (3:2)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI367 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia E (C1504)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
System versionAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly BeanWindows Phone 8.0 GDR3
Firmware updatefeature not registeredWindows Phone 8.1
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia E (C1504)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1153 (v3)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia E (C1504)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia E (C1504)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 networkC1505 model:
UMTS 900/2100
C1504 model:
UMTS 850/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia E (C1504)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.5" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia E (C1504)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia E (C1504)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia E (C1504)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia E (C1504)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia E (C1504)Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 16GB RM-940)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-4BW
Battery capacity1530 mAh3400 mAh
Charger, watts5W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.3 hours25 hours (1 days)
Standby530 hours (22.1 days)768 hours (32 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia E (C1504)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 callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Pink, White
• Sony xLOUD
• 3D surround sound
• HD Voice
• Wi-Fi hotspot
Java framework
• 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 E (C1504)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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