Sony Xperia R1 (G2199) vs Nokia 8 Sirocco

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia R1 vs Nokia 8 Sirocco phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/20/2018 10:54 PM, updated: 5/20/2020 11:08 AM

Compare Nokia 8 Sirocco X Sony Xperia R1 (G2199) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2620
mAh

(Non removable)

28Points Nokia 8 Sirocco Compare Sony Xperia R1 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
POLED

1440x2560

12
MP

5mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3260
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 8 Sirocco

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!

4 Advantages Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)	vs	28 Advantages Nokia 8 Sirocco
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+154 grams (5.39 ounces)15% Lighter	vs	177 grams (6.2 ounces)
+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)91% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (9GB available)	vs	+128GB (114GB available)12 times More internal storage for applications and files
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)19% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+P-OLEDAdvantage P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
282 PPI	vs	+534 PPI89% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.2"	vs	+5.5"6% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 13MP96% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 7.1.2 Nougat	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2620 mAh	vs	+3260 mAh24% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

17 Common items in both devices

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
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Model	Xperia R1 (G2199)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Other model names	Sony Xperia R1 16GB + 2GB RAM, Sony G2199	Nokia Sirocco TA-1005, TA-1042, HMD Avatar
Country or region available	India	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong
Brand	Sony	Nokia
Release date	11/1/2017	3/1/2018
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.2 x 146 millimeters (2.88 x 5.75 in)	72.97 x 140.93 millimeters (2.87 x 5.55 in)
Weight	154 grams (5.39 ounces)	177 grams (6.2 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Stainless steel body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Display type	TFT LCD	P-OLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	282 PPI	534 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
System version	Android 7.1.2 Nougat	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 505 450Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (9GB available)	128GB (114GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	600/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 850/1800 (Bands 3,5) TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 13MP f/2.61/3.4"1.0µm2x-optical-zoomAF
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4000x3000 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	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2620 mAh	3260 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	22 hours
Standby	feature not registered	495 hours (20.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Silver • 2.5D curved glass • Exmor Sony sensor • 4G VoLTE • WiFi Miracast • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black • Back glass (Gorilla Glass) • Nokia OZO • Carl Zeiss optics back camera • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Quick Charge 4.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)	Nokia 8 Sirocco
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered