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Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342) vs Samsung Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250M)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XZ1 vs Samsung Galaxy Nexus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Nexus X Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342) 27Points
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

19.2
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points Samsung Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250M) Compare Sony Xperia XZ1 X
4.65"
AMOLED

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)

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 XZ1 (Dual G8342)} 27 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342) vs Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250M)} 3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250M)
+2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+4GB LPDDR43 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+64GB (51GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (13GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)21%
Thinner
vs8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+424 PPI34%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs316 PPI
+5.2"12%
Larger screen
vs4.65"
+(back) 19.2MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+f/2.0 (aperture)40%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.8 (aperture)
+(front) 13MP9 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.3MP
+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)
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps48 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2700 mAh54%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1750 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
155 grams (5.43 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)15%
Lighter
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

21 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+14 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250M)
ModelXperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250M)
Other model namesSony Xperia XZ1 G8342 Dual-Sim, Sony PF31Telus/Bell Google Galaxy Nexus 3G, Samsung Yakju
Country or region availableHong KongJapanThailandTaiwanVietnam
Hong Kong, Japan, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam
Canada
Canada
BrandSonySamsung
Release date9/19/20171/16/2012, Announced: 10/29/2011
Depth7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)73.4 x 148 millimeters (2.89 x 5.83 in)67.94 x 135.5 millimeters (2.67 x 5.33 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250M)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.2" inches4.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels720x1280 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI316 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250M)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250M)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4460 (45nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)PowerVR SGX540 MP1 (384MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 7241 (v3)

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250M)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR41GB LPDDR2
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)16GB (13GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250M)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16 700/800/850/900/1500/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,20,26,28,29,32)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250M)
Back camera (main camera)19.2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution5056x3792 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.8 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250M)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution4160x3120 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length22mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250M)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250M)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250M)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250M)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2700 mAh1750 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered8.3 hours
Standbyfeature not registered270 hours (11.3 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250M)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Silver, Pink, Blue
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Aluminum body
• Fast battery charging
• Quick Charge 3.0
• HDR10 compliant
• Triluminos display
• X-Reality Engine
• PS4 Remote Play
• Slow motion 720p@960fps
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• WiFi Miracast
• IP68 certified: dust and water proof over 1.5 meter and 30min
• Colors: Black
• Curved glass screen (Contour Display)
• Oleophobic coating resistance screen
• Google Maps 5.0 3D
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250M)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.4W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.354W/kg (head)
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