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Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906) vs Nokia Lumia 630 (Dual-sim)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z1 vs Nokia Lumia 630 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 630 X Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906) 29Points
5"
TFT

1080x1920

20.7
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Nokia Lumia 630 (Dual-sim) Compare Sony Xperia Z1 X
4.5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Quad-core

1830
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)

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 Z1 (4G C6906)} 29 Advantages Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906) vs Lumia 630 (Dual-sim)} 5 Advantages Nokia Lumia 630 (Dual-sim)
+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core83%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB
+16GB (12GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)8%
Thinner
vs9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+441 PPI102%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs218 PPI
+5"11%
Larger screen
vs4.5"
+(back) 20.7MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
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
+1/2.3" inches74%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/4" inches
+f/2.0 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 2.1MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+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
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh64%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1830 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
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
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+IP58 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
170 grams (5.95 ounces)vs+134 grams (4.69 ounces)27%
Lighter
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD 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
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

17 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Hands-free calling
+10 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 (4G C6906)Nokia Lumia 630 (Dual-sim)
ModelXperia Z1 (4G C6906)Lumia 630 (Dual-sim)
Other model namesSony Xperia Z1 C6906 (4G LTE), Sony HonamiNokia Lumia 630 RM-978, Nokia Moneypenny
Country or region availableCanadaUSA
Canada, USA
feature not registered
BrandSonyNokia
Release date9/6/20135/1/2014
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)74 x 144 millimeters (2.91 x 5.67 in)66.7 x 129.5 millimeters (2.63 x 5.1 in)
Weight170 grams (5.95 ounces)134 grams (4.69 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30minNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)Nokia Lumia 630 (Dual-sim)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI218 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)Nokia Lumia 630 (Dual-sim)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanWindows Phone 8.1
Firmware updateAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipopfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)Nokia Lumia 630 (Dual-sim)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)Nokia Lumia 630 (Dual-sim)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR3512MB
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)Nokia Lumia 630 (Dual-sim)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)Nokia Lumia 630 (Dual-sim)
Back camera (main camera)20.7 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution5248x3936 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inches1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)Nokia Lumia 630 (Dual-sim)
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 (4G C6906)Nokia Lumia 630 (Dual-sim)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)Nokia Lumia 630 (Dual-sim)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)Nokia Lumia 630 (Dual-sim)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)Nokia Lumia 630 (Dual-sim)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5H
Battery capacity3000 mAh1830 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy15 hours13 hours
Standby850 hours (35.4 days)600 hours (25 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)Nokia Lumia 630 (Dual-sim)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
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: Yellow, White, Black, Green
• 4GB microSD included
• Nokia ClearBlack display
• Dolby headphone sound enhancement
• Internet Explorer 11
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage
• Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, WhatsApp
• WiFi hotspot up to 8 devices

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)Nokia Lumia 630 (Dual-sim)
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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