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Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (H8324) vs Nokia 5.1 (16GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact vs Nokia 5.1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 5.1 X Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (H8324) 15Points
5"
IPS

1080x2160

19.2
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2870
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.5"
IPS

1080x2160

16
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2970
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (H8324)

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Xperia XZ2 Compact (H8324)} 15 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (H8324) vs 5.1 (16GB)} 11 Advantages Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
+2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core59%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+4GB LPDDR4100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (50GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (9GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+483 PPI10%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs439 PPI
+(back) 19.2MP20%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 16MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+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]
+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
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
168 grams (5.88 ounces)vs+150 grams (5.25 ounces)12%
Lighter
12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+8.27 millimeters (0.33 inches)46%
Thinner
5"vs+5.5"10%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo/video only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 8MP59%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 8.0 Oreovs+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
2870 mAhvs+2970 mAh3%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adaptervs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

21 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
1080x2160 pixels
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (H8324)Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
ModelXperia XZ2 Compact (H8324)5.1 (16GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia XZ2 Compact Dual-sim, Sony PF32Nokia 5.1 dual-sim, HMD 5.1
Country or region availableChinaHong KongTaiwan
China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonyNokia
Release date4/5/20188/10/2018
Depth12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)8.27 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)65 x 135 millimeters (2.56 x 5.31 in)70.73 x 151.1 millimeters (2.78 x 5.95 in)
Weight168 grams (5.88 ounces)150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (H8324)Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~73.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~73% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2160 pixels1080x2160 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)483 PPI439 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (H8324)Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (H8324)Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6755S Helio P18 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.7GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 630 710MhzARM Mali-T860 MP2 800Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (H8324)Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR42GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (50GB available)16GB (9GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (H8324)Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload800/150 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100America, LATAM, AU, TW version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
APAC, EMEA, HK version:
UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat15 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,20,26,28,29,32,66)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat4
America, LATAM, AU, TW version:
LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
APAC, EMEA, HK version:
LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
India version:
LTE (Bands 1,3,5)
TD-LTE (Bands 40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (H8324)Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)19.2 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution5056x3792 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length25mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm 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 sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (H8324)Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length23mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (H8324)Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (H8324)Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + 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) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (H8324)Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (H8324)Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2870 mAh2970 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered19 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (H8324)Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Silver, Moss Green, Coral Pink
• Aluminum frame
• Plastic back
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• HDR display
• Triluminos display
• X-Reality Engine
• Fast battery charging (Power delivery)
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• WiFi miracast
• IP68 certified: dust/water proof up to 1.5m for 30min
• Colors: Copper, Tempered Blue, Black
• Android One
• 18:9 ratio screen

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (H8324)Nokia 5.1 (16GB)
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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