Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at) vs OnePlus Nord (64GB)

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

8/3/2020 2:36 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:46 PM

Compare OnePlus Nord X Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.6"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

28Points OnePlus Nord (64GB) Compare Sony Xperia ion X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.44"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4115
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus Nord (64GB)

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!

5 Advantages Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)	vs	28 Advantages OnePlus Nord (64GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+144 grams (5.04 ounces)28% Lighter	vs	184 grams (6.44 ounces)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)174% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (11.49GB available)	vs	+64GB (49GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)	vs	+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)29% Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCD	vs	+Fluid AMOLEDAdvantage Fluid AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hz	vs	+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels181% Higher resolution screen
319 PPI	vs	+409 PPI28% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.6"	vs	+6.44"40% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 32MP + 8MP29 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
4G LTE	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps19 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1900 mAh	vs	+4115 mAh117% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
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 + A2DP	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

22 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body, glass front/back

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

BSI sensor

Capacitive

Multitouch

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)	OnePlus Nord (64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)	Nord (64GB)
Other model names	AT&T Sony Xperia ion 4G LTE LT28at, Sony Aoba	OnePlus NORD 5G AC2001 (64GB + 6GB RAM), OnePlus Z
Country or region available	USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	OnePlus
Release date	6/4/2012	8/4/2020, Announced: 7/21/2020
Depth	10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	68 x 133 millimeters (2.68 x 5.24 in)	73.3 x 158.3 millimeters (2.89 x 6.23 in)
Weight	144 grams (5.04 ounces)	184 grams (6.44 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)	OnePlus Nord (64GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	Fluid AMOLED
Screen size	4.6" inches	6.44" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	319 PPI	409 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	90Hz
Display features	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine Sony Reality Display	HDR10+
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)	OnePlus Nord (64GB)
System version	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	OxygenOS 11
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)	OnePlus Nord (64GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core) 1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 315641 (v8) Geekbench: 7844 (v4.4), 1953 (v5.1) GFXBench: 19fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)	OnePlus Nord (64GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (11.49GB available)	64GB (49GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)	OnePlus Nord (64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (4, 17)	LTE Cat18 VoLTE Europe version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Europe: SA/NSA (1, 3, 7, 28, 78) India: SA/NSA (78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat18 VoLTE Europe version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)	OnePlus Nord (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.3119˚ 5MP depth f/2.4 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@240fps Sony IMX586 sensor Sony IMX616 sensor
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)	OnePlus Nord (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	(dual front camera) 32 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.5105˚1/4"1.12µm
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)	OnePlus Nord (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)	OnePlus Nord (64GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, SBAS, NavIC
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)	OnePlus Nord (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)	OnePlus Nord (64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1900 mAh	4115 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	30W (5V/6A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	4 hours	feature not registered
Standby	350 hours (14.6 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)	OnePlus Nord (64GB)
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
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • PlayNow • SE Timescape • Java framework	• Colors: Blue Marble, Gray Onyx
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)	OnePlus Nord (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.05W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.87W/kg (head)	feature not registered

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Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at) vs OnePlus Nord (64GB)

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

What's the better phone? OnePlus Nord (64GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate