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Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141) vs Nokia X5 (32GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XZ Premium vs Nokia X5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia X5 X Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141) 22Points
5.5"
IPS

2160x3840

19.2
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3230
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.86"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3060
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)

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!

Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)} 22 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141) vs X5 (32GB)} 5 Advantages Nokia X5 (32GB)
+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)26%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+4GB LPDDR433%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR4X
+64GB (50GB available)127%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (22GB available)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)3%
Thinner
vs8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front/back
+2160x3840 pixels7 times
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1520 pixels
+801 PPI179%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs287 PPI
+(back) 19.2MP8%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP
+(front) 13MP60%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3230 mAh6%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3060 mAh
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 400GB microSD, microSDXC56%
More external storage for files using memory cards
191 grams (6.69 ounces)vs+160 grams (5.6 ounces)19%
Lighter
5.5"vs+5.86"7%
Larger screen
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

22 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
+15 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)Nokia X5 (32GB)
ModelXperia XZ Premium (G8141)Nokia X5 (32GB)
Other model namesXperia XZ Premium Single-SIM, Sony Maple SSNokia 5.1 Plus 3GB RAM, Nokia X5, HMD 5.1 Plus
Country or region available(Europe)USA
(Europe), USA
China
China
BrandSonyNokia
Release date6/1/2017, Announced: 2/27/20175/1/2018
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)77 x 156 millimeters (3.03 x 6.14 in)71.98 x 149.51 millimeters (2.83 x 5.89 in)
Weight191 grams (6.69 ounces)160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)Nokia X5 (32GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches5.86" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~79.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution2160x3840 pixels (16:9)720x1520 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)801 PPI287 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10
Triluminos display
X-Reality Engine
feature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)Nokia X5 (32GB)
System versionAndroid 7.1 NougatAndroid 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)Nokia X5 (32GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6771 Helio P60 (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)ARM Mali-G72 MP3 800Mhz
Performance (benchmark)Geekbench: 5459 (v4.4), 1604 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 25fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)Nokia X5 (32GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR43GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (50GB available)
UFS 2.1
32GB (22GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 400GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)Nokia X5 (32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)Nokia X5 (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)19.2 megapixels(dual camera)
13 megapixels
5MP depth
Main camera resolution5056x3792 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length25mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@30fps
720p@960fps
Exmor RS
feature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)Nokia X5 (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length22mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)Nokia X5 (32GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)Nokia X5 (32GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, WiFi Display, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)Nokia X5 (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Pedometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)Nokia X5 (32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3230 mAh3060 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)Nokia X5 (32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, Silver, Pink
โ€ข PS4 Remote Play
โ€ข Colors: Night black, Glacier white, Baltic sea blue
โ€ข 2.5D curved glass screen

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)Nokia X5 (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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