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Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38) vs Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium vs Nokia 3.1 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 3.1 Plus X Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38) 23Points
5.8"
IPS

2160x3840

19.2
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3540
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
09Points Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB) Compare Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium X
6"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)

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 XZ2 Premium (SOV38)} 23 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38) vs 3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB)} 9 Advantages Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB)
+2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core40%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+6GB LPDDR42 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (50GB available)127%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (22GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+2160x3840 pixels7 times
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1440 pixels
+760 PPI184%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs268 PPI
+(dual camera) 19.2MP + 12MP75%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP
+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+(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) 1200 Mbps7 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3540 mAh1%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3500 mAh
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+Digital TV FullSegAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
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 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
vs4.1 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
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
+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
236 grams (8.26 ounces)vs+180 grams (6.3 ounces)31%
Lighter
11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)vs+8.19 millimeters (0.32 inches)45%
Thinner
5.8"vs+6"3%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras 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
Android 8.0 Oreovs+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the 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

19 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB)
ModelXperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB)
Other model namesKDDI Corporation Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium, Sony PF12Nokia 3.1 Plus (Qualcomm) TA-1124 (Cricket Wireless)
Country or region availableJapan
Japan
USA
USA
BrandSonyNokia
Release date7/30/201810/1/2018
Depth11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)8.19 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)80 x 158 millimeters (3.15 x 6.22 in)76.44 x 156.88 millimeters (3.01 x 6.18 in)
Weight236 grams (8.26 ounces)180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.8" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~73.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~77.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution2160x3840 pixels720x1440 pixels (18:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)760 PPI268 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.7GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core)
6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 630 710MhzQualcomm Adreno 505 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR42GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (50GB available)32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1200/150 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 800/850/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (Bands 1,3,5,7,13,17,18,26,28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 14, 29, 30)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
19.2 megapixels
12MP mono f/1.61/2.3"
(dual camera)
13 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution5056x3792 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length25mm lensfeature 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 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 Premium (SOV38)Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length22mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
TVDigital TV FullSegNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 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/LE4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3540 mAh3500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless chargingNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB)
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: Chrome Black, Chrome Silver
• HDR10 display
• Triluminos display
• X-Reality Engine
• Quick Charge 3.0
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• WiFi miracast
• IP68 certified: dust/water proof up to 1.5m for 30min
• Colors: Blue, White, Gray
• Android One

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/2GB)
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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