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Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906) vs Nokia N95 (8GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z1 vs Nokia N95 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia N95 X Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906) 34Points
5"
TFT

1080x1920

20.7
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
2.8"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

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

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Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)} 34 Advantages Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906) vs N95 (8GB)} 2 Advantages Nokia N95 (8GB)
+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core10 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs330MHz 32bit Single-core (90nm)
+2GB LPDDR315 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs128MB SDRAM
+16GB (12GB available)100%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (6GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)147%
Thinner
vs21 millimeters (0.83 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body
+1080x1920 pixels26 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+441 PPI2 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs143 PPI
+5"79%
Larger screen
vs2.8"
+(back) 20.7MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
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) 2.1MP6 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)81 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) QCIF (176x144)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps41 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+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 mAh150%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1200 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
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 [wifi3]
+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+128 grams (4.48 ounces)33%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

14 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
16 million
LED flash
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Accelerometer
Hands-free calling
+7 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 N95 (8GB)
ModelXperia Z1 (4G C6906)N95 (8GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia Z1 C6906 (4G LTE), Sony HonamiNokia N95 8GB US, Nokia RM-320
Country or region availableCanadaUSA
Canada, USA
USA
USA
BrandSonyNokia
Release date9/6/201310/1/2007, Announced: 3/1/2007
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)21 millimeters (0.83 inches)
Size (width x height)74 x 144 millimeters (2.91 x 5.67 in)53 x 99 millimeters (2.09 x 3.9 in)
Weight170 grams (5.95 ounces)128 grams (4.48 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 (4G C6906)Nokia N95 (8GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~46.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI143 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)Nokia N95 (8GB)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanSymbian 9.2 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 1
Firmware updateAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipopfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)Nokia N95 (8GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 2420 (90nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 330MHz ARM1136 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330PowerVR MBX
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)Nokia N95 (8GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR3128MB SDRAM
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
8GB (6GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)Nokia N95 (8GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps3.6 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 2100 - USA: 850/1900
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+, LTECSD, 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 (4G C6906)Nokia N95 (8GB)
Back camera (main camera)20.7 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution5248x3936 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredCarl Zeiss optics

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)Nokia N95 (8GB)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)QCIF (176x144)
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 N95 (8GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, WMV, 3GP, RV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)Nokia N95 (8GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHL3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)Nokia N95 (8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)Nokia N95 (8GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-6F
Battery capacity3000 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy15 hours3.5 hours
Standby850 hours (35.4 days)240 hours (10 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)Nokia N95 (8GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
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
Nokia Maps
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)Nokia N95 (8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.41W/kg (head), 0.73W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.6W/kg (head)
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