Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at) vs Nokia 808 PureView

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia ion vs Nokia 808 PureView phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/7/2012 11:38 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:46 PM

Compare Nokia 808 PureView X Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.6"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Nokia 808 PureView Compare Sony Xperia ion X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

360x640

41.5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)

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15 Advantages Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)	vs	7 Advantages Nokia 808 PureView
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)45% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB
+144 grams (5.04 ounces)17% Lighter	vs	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)69% Thinner	vs	17.95 millimeters (0.71 inches)
+720x1280 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	360x640 pixels
+319 PPI73% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	184 PPI
+4.6"15% Larger screen	vs	4"
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+(front) 1.3MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use	vs	50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1900 mAh36% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1400 mAh
16GB (11.49GB available)	vs	+16GB39% More internal storage for applications and files
TFT LED-Backlit LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
(back) 12MP	vs	+(back) 41.5MP2 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+LED and Xenon flash on main cameraAdvantage The LED and Xenon flash on main camera helps in dark places or in low light
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet

28 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)	Nokia 808 PureView
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Model	Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)	808 PureView
Other model names	AT&T Sony Xperia ion 4G LTE LT28at, Sony Aoba	Nokia 808 PureView RM-807, Nokia 808 Pure View 803
Country or region available	USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Nokia
Release date	6/4/2012	6/7/2012, Announced: 2/1/2012
Depth	10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)	17.95 millimeters (0.71 inches)
Size (width x height)	68 x 133 millimeters (2.68 x 5.24 in)	60.2 x 123.9 millimeters (2.37 x 4.88 in)
Weight	144 grams (5.04 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)	Nokia 808 PureView
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	4.6" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	360x640 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	319 PPI	184 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine Sony Reality Display	2.5D glass Nokia ClearBlack
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)	Nokia 808 PureView
System version	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread	Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle
Firmware update	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle Feature Pack 2
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)	Nokia 808 PureView
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.3GHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)	Broadcom BCM2763
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)	Nokia 808 PureView
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	512MB
Internal storage	16GB (11.49GB available)	16GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)	Nokia 808 PureView
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (4, 17)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)	Nokia 808 PureView
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	41.5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	7728x5368 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED and Xenon flash on main camera
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	Carl Zeiss optics
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)	Nokia 808 PureView
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)	Nokia 808 PureView
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)	Nokia 808 PureView
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)	Nokia 808 PureView
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)	Nokia 808 PureView
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BV-4D
Battery capacity	1900 mAh	1400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	4 hours	6.8 hours
Standby	350 hours (14.6 days)	540 hours (22.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)	Nokia 808 PureView
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White PlayNow • SE Timescape Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Red • UPnP Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)	Nokia 808 PureView
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.05W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body)	1.21W/kg (head), 1.46W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.87W/kg (head)	1.23W/kg (head)

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Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at) vs Nokia 808 PureView

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia ion vs Nokia 808 PureView phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate