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Sony Xperia Z1 Compact vs Nokia 2.3

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z1 Compact vs Nokia 2.3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 2.3 X Sony Xperia Z1 Compact 15Points
4.3"
TFT

720x1280

20.7
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.2"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 2.3

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 Compact} 15 Advantages Sony Xperia Z1 Compact vs 2.3} 15 Advantages Nokia 2.3
+137 grams (4.8 ounces)34%
Lighter
vs183 grams (6.41 ounces)
+342 PPI26%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs271 PPI
+(back) 20.7MP40%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+1/2.3" inches35%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3.1" inches
+f/2.0 (aperture)10%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+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
+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/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+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
2.2GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2GHz 64bit Quad-core (12nm)16%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16GB (12GB available)vs+32GB (22GB available)83%
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5vs+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)vs+8.68 millimeters (0.34 inches)9%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixelsvs+720x1520 pixels19%
Higher resolution screen
4.3"vs+6.2"44%
Larger screen
HDR photo/video only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 2.1MPvs+(front) 5MP137%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 5.1.1 Lollipopvs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2300 mAhvs+4000 mAh74%
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 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

25 Common items in both devices
2GB LPDDR3
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+18 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Sony Xperia Z1 CompactNokia 2.3
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ModelXperia Z1 CompactNokia 2.3
Other model namesSony Xperia Z1 Compact D5503, Sony AmamiNokia 2.3 TA-1206, TA-1209, TA-1211, TA-1214 (NK003-NK005)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonyNokia
Release date2/1/201412/19/2019, Announced: 12/5/2019
Depth9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)8.68 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)64.9 x 127 millimeters (2.56 x 5 in)75.41 x 157.69 millimeters (2.97 x 6.21 in)
Weight137 grams (4.8 ounces)183 grams (6.41 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30minNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Sony Xperia Z1 CompactNokia 2.3
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.3" inches6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~80.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1520 pixels (19:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)342 PPI271 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredAlways-On Display

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Sony Xperia Z1 CompactNokia 2.3
System versionAndroid 4.3 Jelly BeanAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredAndroid One

โš™๏ธ Processor

Sony Xperia Z1 CompactNokia 2.3
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio A22 (MT6761) (12nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330PowerVR GE8320 (660MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Z1 CompactNokia 2.3
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Z1 CompactNokia 2.3
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100Global version:
UMTS 850/900/2100
Latin America, USA version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20)LTE Cat4
Global version:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
America version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66)
India version:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedGlobal version:
UMTS 850/900/2100
Latin America, USA version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4
Global version:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
America version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66)
India version:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Sony Xperia Z1 CompactNokia 2.3
Back camera (main camera)20.7 megapixels(dual camera)
13 megapixels
2MP depth
Main camera resolution5248x3936 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inches1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Sony Xperia Z1 CompactNokia 2.3
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia Z1 CompactNokia 2.3
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Sony Xperia Z1 CompactNokia 2.3
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Sony Xperia Z1 CompactNokia 2.3
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Sony Xperia Z1 CompactNokia 2.3
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2300 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy18 hoursfeature not registered
Standby600 hours (25 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

Sony Xperia Z1 CompactNokia 2.3
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White, Pink, Lime
โ€ข Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3
โ€ข Sony Triluminos display
โ€ข 3D Surround Sound
โ€ข Colors: Cyan Green, Sand, Charcoal

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Z1 CompactNokia 2.3
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.43W/kg (head), 1W/kg (body)0.81W/kg (head), 0.86W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.74W/kg (head), 0.73W/kg (body)0.41W/kg (head), 1.4W/kg (body)
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