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Sony Xperia Z5 (E6603) vs Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z5 vs Nokia Lumia 1020 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 1020 X Sony Xperia Z5 (E6603) 21Points
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

23
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G) Compare Sony Xperia Z5 X
4.5"
AMOLED

768x1280

38.4
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Z5 (E6603)

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Xperia Z5 (E6603)} 21 Advantages Sony Xperia Z5 (E6603) vs Lumia 1020 (4G)} 6 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core104%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core
+3GB LPDDR450%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR2
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+154 grams (5.39 ounces)3%
Lighter
vs158 grams (5.53 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)42%
Thinner
vs10.4 millimeters (0.41 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"
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+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)
+(front) 5MP3 times
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
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2900 mAh45%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2000 mAh
+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]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
32GB (22GB available)vs+32GB45%
More internal storage for applications and files
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
(back) 23MPvs+(back) 38.4MP68%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+LED and Xenon flash on main cameraAdvantage
The LED and Xenon flash on main camera helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/2.3" inchesvs+1/1.5" inches53%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.

25 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
4G LTE
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+18 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 Z5 (E6603)Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
ModelXperia Z5 (E6603)Lumia 1020 (4G)
Other model namesSony Xperia Z5 E6603 (LTE), Sony Sumire SSAT&T Nokia Lumia 1020 RM-877, RM-875, Nokia EOS, Nokia Elvis
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandSonyNokia
Release date10/2/20157/26/2013
Depth7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in)71.4 x 130.4 millimeters (2.81 x 5.13 in)
Weight154 grams (5.39 ounces)158 grams (5.53 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Z5 (E6603)Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size5.2" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~61.9% (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 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Z5 (E6603)Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopWindows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updateAndroid 7.1.1 NougatWindows Phone 8.0 Amber
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Z5 (E6603)Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 430Qualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Z5 (E6603)Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR42GB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.0
32GB
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Z5 (E6603)Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)
LTE RM-875: 800/900/1800/2100/2600 - RM-877: 700/850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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 Z5 (E6603)Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
Back camera (main camera)23 megapixels38.4 megapixels
Main camera resolution5520x4140 pixels7152x5368 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED and Xenon flash on main camera
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inches1/1.5" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
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 on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Z5 (E6603)Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature 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 Z5 (E6603)Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Z5 (E6603)Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHL-3Not supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Z5 (E6603)Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Z5 (E6603)Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-5XW
Battery capacity2900 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy17 hours13.4 hours
Standby540 hours (22.5 days)384 hours (16 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Z5 (E6603)Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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: White, Graphite Black, Gold, Green
• Sony TRILUMINOS™ display
• Sony X-Reality
• Quick Charge 2.0: 60% battery in 30min
• Anti-fingerprint coating
• Sony Exmor RS sensor camera
• 3D Surround Sound
• ClearAudio+
• IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1.5m and 30min
• Colors: Black, White, Yellow
• Qi Wireless Charging
• Dolby Digital Plus
• USB On-the-go
• Nokia EOS
• 7GB SkyDrive
• Nokia PureMotion HD+ ClearBlack display
• Nokia PureView camera
• BSI sensor of 41MP
• Carl Zeiss optics
• Dual capture camera
• Panorama photo
• 4G mobile hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Z5 (E6603)Nokia Lumia 1020 (4G)
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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