Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223) vs Nokia N9 (16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra vs Nokia N9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/2/2017 8:35 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:24 AM

Compare Nokia N9 X Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223) 25Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x1920

23
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points Nokia N9 (16GB) Compare Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.9"
AMOLED

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Single-core

1450
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)

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!

25 Advantages Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)	vs	2 Advantages Nokia N9 (16GB)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+4GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR
+32GB (24GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)49% Thinner	vs	12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+367 PPI46% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	251 PPI
+6"54% Larger screen	vs	3.9"
+(back) 23MP186% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Dual-LED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+1/2.3" inches30% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3" inches
+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP51 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)19 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) CIF (352x288)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)17499 times More apps available to download and use	vs	200 apps (Apps for MeeGo)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2700 mAh86% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1450 mAh
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
188 grams (6.58 ounces)	vs	+135 grams (4.73 ounces)39% Lighter
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Compass

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra 32GB G3223 Single-Sim, Sony Redwood SS	Nokia N9-00 Lankku, Meego
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Nokia
Release date	5/1/2017	9/27/2011, Announced: 6/1/2011
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	79 x 165 millimeters (3.11 x 6.5 in)	61.2 x 116.45 millimeters (2.41 x 4.58 in)
Weight	188 grams (6.58 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	6" inches	3.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	480x854 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	367 PPI	251 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	Nokia ClearBlack 2.5D glass
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Meego 1.2 Harmattan
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6757 Helio P20 (16nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
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 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T880 MP2 900Mhz	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR
Internal storage	32GB (24GB available)	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	14.4/5.76 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, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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 Ultra (G3223)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
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) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical 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 on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	Carl Zeiss optics
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4616x3464 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	CIF (352x288)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	23mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound Dolby Digital Plus
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct
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 Ultra (G3223)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BV-5JW
Battery capacity	2700 mAh	1450 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	16.3 hours	7 hours
Standby	708 hours (29.5 days)	456 hours (19 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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
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-234 front camera	• Colors: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Glossy White • Ovi Maps
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.18W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.16W/kg (head)