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Sony Xperia Z2 (4G LTE) vs Nokia Lumia 920

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z2 vs Nokia Lumia 920 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 920 X Sony Xperia Z2 (4G LTE) 22Points
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

20.7
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4.5"
IPS

768x1280

8.7
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Z2 (4G LTE)

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Xperia Z2 (4G LTE)} 22 Advantages Sony Xperia Z2 (4G LTE) vs Lumia 920} 2 Advantages Nokia Lumia 920
+2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core79%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core
+3GB LPDDR32 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+163 grams (5.71 ounces)13%
Lighter
vs185 grams (6.48 ounces)
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)30%
Thinner
vs10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels111%
Higher resolution screen
vs768x1280 pixels
+424 PPI28%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs332 PPI
+5.2"16%
Larger screen
vs4.5"
+(back) 20.7MP138%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8.7MP
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+1/2.3" inches30%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3" inches
+(front) 2.1MP69%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3200 mAh60%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2000 mAh
+Micro-B USB MHL-2Advantage
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 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.1 + A2DP
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
16GB (12GB available)vs+32GB167%
More internal storage for applications and files
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light

22 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
f/2.0 (aperture)
4G LTE
Capacitive
+15 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 Z2 (4G LTE)Nokia Lumia 920
 
ModelXperia Z2 (4G LTE)Lumia 920
Other model namesSony Xperia Z2 D6503 LTE, Sony D6503, Sony Sirius VivNokia Lumia 920T, Nokia Lumia 920 RM-821, RM-820, Nokia Phi
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandSonyNokia
Release date3/1/201411/1/2012
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)73.3 x 146.8 millimeters (2.89 x 5.78 in)70.8 x 130.3 millimeters (2.79 x 5.13 in)
Weight163 grams (5.71 ounces)185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Z2 (4G LTE)Nokia Lumia 920
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.2" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels768x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI332 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Z2 (4G LTE)Nokia Lumia 920
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatWindows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowWindows Phone 8.0 GDR3
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Z2 (4G LTE)Nokia Lumia 920
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AB (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330 578MhzQualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Z2 (4G LTE)Nokia Lumia 920
RAM memory3GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)32GB
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Z2 (4G LTE)Nokia Lumia 920
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps100/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,13,17,20)LTE RM-821: 800/900/1800/2100/2600 - RM-820: 700/1700/2100
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia Z2 (4G LTE)Nokia Lumia 920
Back camera (main camera)20.7 megapixels8.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution5248x3936 pixels3552x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inches1/3" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Z2 (4G LTE)Nokia Lumia 920
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
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 Z2 (4G LTE)Nokia Lumia 920
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, XviD, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Z2 (4G LTE)Nokia Lumia 920
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHL-2Not supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Z2 (4G LTE)Nokia Lumia 920
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Z2 (4G LTE)Nokia Lumia 920
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3200 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy19 hours10 hours
Standby740 hours (30.8 days)400 hours (16.7 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Z2 (4G LTE)Nokia Lumia 920
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Purple
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3 X-Reality
• Sony TRILUMINOS display
• 3D Surround Sound
• Sony Clear Audio+
• HD Voice
• Miracast
• ANT+ support
• IP58 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1m and 30min
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, Yellow, Red, White, Gray
• Nokia PureMotion HD+ display
• Nokia PureView camera
• Wireless charging
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• Video stabilization
• HD Voice
• 4G Mobile Hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Z2 (4G LTE)Nokia Lumia 920
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.08W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.7W/kg (head)
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