Sony Xperia XZ (F8331) vs Nokia 9500

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XZ vs Nokia 9500 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/27/2016 8:52 PM, updated: 2/18/2023 7:56 AM

Compare Nokia 9500 X Sony Xperia XZ (F8331) 37Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
TFT

1080x1920

23
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

01Point Nokia 9500 Compare Sony Xperia XZ X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
TFT

640x200

0.3
MP

64MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)

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37 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	vs	1 Advantage Nokia 9500
+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)21 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	150MHz 32bit Single-core
+3GB LPDDR447 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	64MB SDRAM
+32GB (21GB available)282 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128MB (76MB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC127 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 2GB MMC
+161 grams (5.64 ounces)38% Lighter	vs	222 grams (7.77 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)191% Thinner	vs	23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body
+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+1080x1920 pixels15 times Higher resolution screen	vs	640x200 pixels
+424 PPI185% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	149 PPI
+5.2"16% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+(back) 23MP73 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 0.3MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 13MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)326 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	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	2G EDGE
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps2541 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G EDGE) 0.177 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Pedometer, Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2900 mAh123% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1300 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	proprietary audio output
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b [wifi2]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	1.1
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

5 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

Only digital zoom

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go / USB 2.0 proprietary connector

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Nokia 9500
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Model	Xperia XZ (F8331)	Nokia 9500
Other model names	Xperia XZ 32GB F8331 Single-SIM, Sony Kagura SS	Nokia Communicator 9500
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), Brazil, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Nokia
Release date	10/3/2016, Announced: 9/1/2016	2/1/2005
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)
Size (width x height)	72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in)	56 x 148 millimeters (2.2 x 5.83 in)
Weight	161 grams (5.64 ounces)	222 grams (7.77 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body
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 (F8331)	Nokia 9500
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~44.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	640x200 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	149 PPI
Colors	16 million	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Triluminos X-Reality Engine	Extra display: LCD 128x128
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Nokia 9500
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Symbian 7.0 S80 2nd Edition
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	Series 80 UI
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Nokia 9500
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 (MSM8996) (14nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 1510
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 150MHz ARM925T (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz)	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark X: 29548	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Nokia 9500
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4	64MB SDRAM
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1	128MB (76MB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 2GB MMC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Nokia 9500
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	450/50 Mbps	0.177 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	feature not registered
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
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)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE
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 XZ (F8331)	Nokia 9500
Back camera (main camera)	23 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5520x4140 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	QCIF (176x144)
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
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	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	1080p@60fps Exmor RS	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Nokia 9500
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
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 (F8331)	Nokia 9500
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	3GP, MPEG4
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAC, MIDI
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Nokia 9500
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	proprietary audio output
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	1.1
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b [wifi2] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	Not supported
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Nokia 9500
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Pedometer Proximity sensor	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Nokia 9500
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP-5L
Battery capacity	2900 mAh	1300 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	17.5 hours	6 hours
Standby	610 hours (25.4 days)	500 hours (20.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Nokia 9500
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not 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	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Platinum, Blue, Pink	• Colors: Tin Grey • Java games • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Nokia 9500
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.81W/kg (head), 0.35W/kg (body)	0.99W/kg (head), 1.15W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.85W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)	0.52W/kg (head)