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Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i) vs Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia ion vs Nokia Lumia 830 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 830 X Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i) 06Points
Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.6"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
12Points Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983) Compare Sony Xperia ion X
Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
IPS

720x1280

10.1
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)

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 ion (LTE LT28i)} 6 Advantages Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i) vs Lumia 830 (RM-983)} 12 Advantages Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
+144 grams (5.04 ounces)4%
Lighter		vs150 grams (5.25 ounces)
+319 PPI9%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs294 PPI
+(back) 12MP18%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 10.1MP
+(front) 1.3MP42%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies		vs(front) 1MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use		vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable		vsNot supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)vs+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core3%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16GB (11.49GB available)vs+16GB (14GB available)22%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)vs+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)25%
Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
4.6"vs+5"9%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(4G LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1900 mAhvs+2200 mAh16%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
29 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR2
16 million
720x1280 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
BSI sensor
+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
ModelXperia ion (LTE LT28i)Lumia 830 (RM-983)
Other model namesSony Xperia ion 4G LTE Unlocked LT28i, Sony AobaAT&T Nokia Lumia 830 4G RM-983, Nokia Tesla
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		USA
USA
BrandSonyNokia
Release date6/4/20129/1/2014
Depth10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)68 x 133 millimeters (2.68 x 5.24 in)70.7 x 139.4 millimeters (2.78 x 5.49 in)
Weight144 grams (5.04 ounces)150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.6" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 4-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)319 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresSony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
Sony Reality Display		feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
System versionAndroid 2.3.7 GingerbreadWindows Phone 8.1
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanWindows 10 Mobile
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (11.49GB available)16GB (14GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 networkUMTS 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (4, 17)LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900 (Bands 2,4,5,17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, 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 ion (LTE LT28i)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels10.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels3840x2640 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1280x720 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAVMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BV-L4A
Battery capacity1900 mAh2200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4 hours15 hours
Standby350 hours (14.6 days)530 hours (22.1 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
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, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• PlayNow
• SE Timescape
• Java framework		• Colors: Black, Orange, Green, White
• Lumia Denim UI
• Nokia ClearBlack Display
• Dolby Digital Plus sound enhancement
• Carl Zeiss optics
• 15GB OneDrive
• Qi wireless charging
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.05W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body)0.87W/kg (head), 0.83W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.87W/kg (head)0.46W/kg (head), 0.59W/kg (body)
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