Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332) vs Nokia Lumia 930 (RM-1045)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XZ vs Nokia Lumia 930 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/27/2016 9:48 PM, updated: 9/22/2022 10:27 AM

Compare Nokia Lumia 930 X Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332) 23Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
TFT

1080x1920

23
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Nokia Lumia 930 (RM-1045) Compare Sony Xperia XZ X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2420
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)

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 XZ (Dual F8332)	vs	6 Advantages Nokia Lumia 930 (RM-1045)
+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)14% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR450% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (50GB available)92% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (26GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+161 grams (5.64 ounces)4% Lighter	vs	167 grams (5.85 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)21% Thinner	vs	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+5.2"4% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(back) 23MP14% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 20.1MP
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+1/2.3" inches9% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.5" inches
+f/2.0 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 13MP9 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.2MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+PedometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2900 mAh20% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2420 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
TFT LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
424 PPI	vs	+441 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

23 Common items in both devices

Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

4K UHD (3840x2160)

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	Nokia Lumia 930 (RM-1045)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	Lumia 930 (RM-1045)
Other model names	Xperia XZ 64GB F8332 Dual-SIM, Sony Kagura DS	Nokia Lumia 930 LTE RM-1045, Nokia Martini
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Nokia
Release date	10/3/2016, Announced: 9/1/2016	5/1/2014
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in)	71 x 137 millimeters (2.8 x 5.39 in)
Weight	161 grams (5.64 ounces)	167 grams (5.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	Nokia Lumia 930 (RM-1045)
Display type	TFT LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Triluminos X-Reality Engine	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	Nokia Lumia 930 (RM-1045)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Windows Phone 8.1
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	Windows 10 Mobile
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	Nokia Lumia 930 (RM-1045)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 (MSM8996) (14nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Prime 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark X: 29548	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	Nokia Lumia 930 (RM-1045)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (26GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	Nokia Lumia 930 (RM-1045)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 Mbps	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat9 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	Nokia Lumia 930 (RM-1045)
Back camera (main camera)	23 megapixels	20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5520x4140 pixels	5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/2.5" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	1080p@60fps Exmor RS	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	Nokia Lumia 930 (RM-1045)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	22mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	Nokia Lumia 930 (RM-1045)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	Nokia Lumia 930 (RM-1045)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	Nokia Lumia 930 (RM-1045)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Pedometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	Nokia Lumia 930 (RM-1045)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BV-5QW
Battery capacity	2900 mAh	2420 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Talk time autonomy	17.5 hours	15 hours
Standby	610 hours (25.4 days)	432 hours (18 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	Nokia Lumia 930 (RM-1045)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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, Platinum, Blue, Pink	• Colors: Black, White, Orange, Green • Nokia ClearBlack display • Nokia PureView camera • Carl Zeiss optics • Records 4K (after Denim update) • Camera focal length of 26mm • Dolby Digital Plus surround sound • Internet Explorer 11 • 7GB free SkyDrive storage • Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, WhatsApp • WiFi hotspot up to 8 devices
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	Nokia Lumia 930 (RM-1045)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.81W/kg (head), 0.35W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.85W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)	feature not registered