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Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902) vs Nokia 5230 (Nuron)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z1 vs Nokia 5230 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 5230 X Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902) 38Points
5"
TFT

1080x1920

20.7
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
02Points Nokia 5230 (Nuron) Compare Sony Xperia Z1 X
3.2"
TFT

360x640

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)

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Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)} 38 Advantages Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902) vs 5230 (Nuron)} 2 Advantages Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core6 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs434MHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR315 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs128MB SDRAM
+16GB (12GB available)175 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs256MB (70MB available)
+eMMC 4.5Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsFlash (EEPROM)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)82%
Thinner
vs15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body
+1080x1920 pixels8 times
Higher resolution screen
vs360x640 pixels
+441 PPI93%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs229 PPI
+5"56%
Larger screen
vs3.2"
+(back) 20.7MP10 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 2.1MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs3G HSDPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps11 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
vsResistive
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh127%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1320 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP, HTML, Flash player
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP58 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
170 grams (5.95 ounces)vs+115 grams (4.03 ounces)48%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

11 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
+4 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 Z1 (3G C6902)Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
ModelXperia Z1 (3G C6902)5230 (Nuron)
Other model namesSony Xperia Z1 C6902 L39h PM-0500-BV, Sony HonamiT-Mobile Nokia 5230 Nuron, RM-588
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandSonyNokia
Release date9/6/20133/1/2010
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)74 x 144 millimeters (2.91 x 5.67 in)51.7 x 111 millimeters (2.04 x 4.37 in)
Weight170 grams (5.95 ounces)115 grams (4.03 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body
Protection against water and othersIP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30minNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~49.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels360x640 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI229 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware updateAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipopfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredSeries 60 UI

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR3128MB SDRAM
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
256MB (70MB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbps3.6 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 1700/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
Back camera (main camera)20.7 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution5248x3936 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
Not supported
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
Battery capacity3000 mAh1320 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy15 hours4.3 hours
Standby850 hours (35.4 days)458 hours (19.1 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5WAP, HTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Purple
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3
• Sony TRILUMINOS display
• 3D Surround Sound
• Colors: Black, White
• 4GB microSD included
• Handwriting recognition on screen
• Nokia Maps 3.0
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)Nokia 5230 (Nuron)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.01W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.08W/kg (head)
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