Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123) vs Nokia C7

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XA1 vs Nokia C7 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/2/2017 3:40 PM, updated: 9/3/2022 9:25 AM

Compare Nokia C7 X Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123) 23Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

23
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Nokia C7 Compare Sony Xperia XA1 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
AMOLED

360x640

8
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)

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!

23 Advantages Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)	vs	4 Advantages Nokia C7
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core5 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	680MHz 32bit Single-core
+3GB LPDDR311 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB SDRAM
+32GB (24GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (6GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)31% Thinner	vs	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+720x1280 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	360x640 pixels
+294 PPI40% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	210 PPI
+5"43% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+(back) 23MP186% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+f/2.0 (aperture)40% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.8 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP25 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)81 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) QCIF (176x144)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use	vs	50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps28 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps
+2300 mAh92% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1200 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
143 grams (5.01 ounces)	vs	+130 grams (4.55 ounces)10% Lighter
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash 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

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)	Nokia C7
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Model	Xperia XA1 (G3123)	Nokia C7
Other model names	Sony Xperia XA1 Single-Sim G3123, Sony Hinoki SS	Nokia C7-00 RM-675
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Nokia
Release date	4/1/2017	11/1/2010
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	67 x 145 millimeters (2.64 x 5.71 in)	56.8 x 117.3 millimeters (2.24 x 4.62 in)
Weight	143 grams (5.01 ounces)	130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)	Nokia C7
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~50.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	360x640 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	210 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)	Nokia C7
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Symbian ^3 S60 5.2
Firmware update	feature not registered	Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)	Nokia C7
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6757 Helio P20 (16nm)	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 680MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T880 MP2 900Mhz	Broadcom BCM2727
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)	Nokia C7
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	256MB SDRAM
Internal storage	32GB (24GB available)	8GB (6GB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)	Nokia C7
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	10.2/2 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,12,13,17,28,29,66)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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 XA1 (G3123)	Nokia C7
Back camera (main camera)	23 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5520x4144 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 25 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.8 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Not 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
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)	Nokia C7
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	QCIF (176x144)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	23mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)	Nokia C7
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)	Nokia C7
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)	Nokia C7
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)	Nokia C7
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5K
Battery capacity	2300 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	5 hours
Standby	603 hours (25.1 days)	648 hours (27 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)	Nokia C7
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, 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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink • USB OTG On-The-Go • Fast battery charging • Pump Express+ 2.0 • Exmor RS IMX-300 main camera • Exmor RS IMX-219 front camera	• Colors: Charcoal black, Frosty metal, Mahogany brown • OpenVG 1.1 • OpenGL ES 2.0 • Ovi Maps 3.4 • Flash Lite 4.0 • Video recorder 720p@30fps via an update • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123)	Nokia C7
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.03W/kg (head), 0.83W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.73W/kg (head)