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Sony Xperia P (LT22i) vs Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia P 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 P (LT22i) 03Points
4"
LED

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1305
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
17Points Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985) Compare Sony Xperia P X
5"
IPS

720x1280

10.1
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)

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Xperia P (LT22i)} 3 Advantages Sony Xperia P (LT22i) vs Lumia 830 (RM-985)} 17 Advantages Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)25%
Lighter
vs150 grams (5.25 ounces)
+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
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core47%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)vs+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)24%
Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
275 PPIvs+294 PPI7%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"vs+5"25%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 10.1MP27%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/2.2 (aperture)9%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 1MP200%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1305 mAhvs+2200 mAh69%
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

27 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR2
16GB (13GB available) / 16GB (14GB available)
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
BSI sensor
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia P (LT22i)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
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ModelXperia P (LT22i)Lumia 830 (RM-985)
Other model namesSony Xperia P LT22, Sony LT22i, Sony NyphonT-Mobile Nokia Lumia 830 4G, Nokia RM-985, Nokia Tesla
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Latin America)Brazil
(Latin America), Brazil
BrandSonyNokia
Release date5/1/20129/1/2014
Depth10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)59.5 x 122 millimeters (2.34 x 4.8 in)70.7 x 139.4 millimeters (2.78 x 5.49 in)
Weight120 grams (4.2 ounces)150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia P (LT22i)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 4-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)275 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia P (LT22i)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
System versionAndroid 2.3.7 GingerbreadWindows Phone 8.1
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Beanfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia P (LT22i)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
Chipset32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U850032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia P (LT22i)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)16GB (14GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia P (LT22i)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 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 networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)
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 P (LT22i)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels10.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3840x2640 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/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 stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature 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 P (LT22i)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels1 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1280x720 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (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 P (LT22i)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 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 P (LT22i)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
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)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia P (LT22i)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia P (LT22i)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BV-L4A
Battery capacity1305 mAh2200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours15 hours
Standby475 hours (19.8 days)530 hours (22.1 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia P (LT22i)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
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: Silver, Black, Red
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• Video stabiliser
• xLOUD
• 3D sweep panorama
• WiFi hotspot
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 P (LT22i)Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.18W/kg (head), 0.84W/kg (body)0.87W/kg (head), 0.83W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.78W/kg (head)0.46W/kg (head), 0.59W/kg (body)
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