Sony Xperia Z (3G) vs Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)

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

8/26/2019 3:41 PM, updated: 8/6/2020 12:57 AM

Compare Nokia 3.1 Plus X Sony Xperia Z (3G) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2330
mAh

(Non removable)

19Points Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB) Compare Sony Xperia Z X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)

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!

11 Advantages Sony Xperia Z (3G)	vs	19 Advantages Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)
+146 grams (5.11 ounces)23% Lighter	vs	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)4% Thinner	vs	8.19 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels100% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1440 pixels
+441 PPI65% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	268 PPI
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)83% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2	vs	+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+32GB (22GB available)83% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
5"	vs	+6"20% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP39% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo/video only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 8MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.4.4 KitKat	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2330 mAh	vs	+3500 mAh50% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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.
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

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.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Z (3G)	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Z (3G)	3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia Z 3G L36h C6602, Sony Xperia Z HSPA+, Sony Yuga	Nokia 3.1 Plus (MediaTek) TA-1113, TA-1117, TA-1118, TA-1125
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), China, India
Brand	Sony	Nokia
Release date	2/1/2013	10/1/2018
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.19 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	71 x 135 millimeters (2.8 x 5.31 in)	76.44 x 156.88 millimeters (3.01 x 6.18 in)
Weight	146 grams (5.11 ounces)	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Z (3G)	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~77.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1440 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	268 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia Z (3G)	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia Z (3G)	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)	PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Z (3G)	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Z (3G)	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800 (China), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	TA-1104, TA-1125 version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 TA-1113 version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 TA-1117 version: CDMA2000 TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 TA-1118 version: UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 VoLTE TA-1104, TA-1125 (Global) version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) TA-1113 (Latin America) version: LTE (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 28, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 38) TA-1117 (China) version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) TA-1118 (India) version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 38)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia Z (3G)	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia Z (3G)	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia Z (3G)	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Z (3G)	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia Z (3G)	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Z (3G)	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2330 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	feature not registered
Standby	530 hours (22.1 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Z (3G)	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Purple • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 • Exmor RS mobile with HDR • Timescape UI • PlayNow • 3D surround sound • xLOUD • 16x digital zoom • 3D sweep panorama • Dust and water resistant • Java framework	• Colors: Blue, White, Gray • Android One
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Z (3G)	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered