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Sony Xperia ZR (3G) vs Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia ZR vs Nokia Lumia 925 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 925 X Sony Xperia ZR (3G) 14Points
4.55"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

0.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Removable)

vs
09Points Nokia Lumia 925 (3G) Compare Sony Xperia ZR X
4.5"
AMOLED

768x1280

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia ZR (3G)

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Xperia ZR (3G)} 14 Advantages Sony Xperia ZR (3G) vs Lumia 925 (3G)} 9 Advantages Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core17%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+138 grams (4.83 ounces)1%
Lighter
vs139 grams (4.87 ounces)
+4.55"1%
Larger screen
vs4.5"
+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+2300 mAh15%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2000 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
8GB (4.49GB available)vs+16GB (13GB available)190%
More internal storage for applications and files
10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)vs+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)24%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixelsvs+768x1280 pixels7%
Higher resolution screen
323 PPIvs+332 PPI3%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/2.0 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 1.2MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera

21 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
3G+ HSPA+
Capacitive
Multitouch
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
ModelXperia ZR (3G)Lumia 925 (3G)
Other model namesSony Xperia ZR C5502, Xperia ZR M36h C5502, Sony DogoNokia Lumia 925 RM-910, Nokia RM-910, Nokia Lumia 925T
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandSonyNokia
Release date6/1/20136/1/2013
Depth10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)67.3 x 131.3 millimeters (2.65 x 5.17 in)70.6 x 129 millimeters (2.78 x 5.08 in)
Weight138 grams (4.83 ounces)139 grams (4.87 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size4.55" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels768x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)323 PPI332 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
System versionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanWindows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatWindows Phone 8.1
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon APQ806432bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8960
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320Qualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR21GB
Internal storage8GB (4.49GB available)16GB (13GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)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 ZR (3G)Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (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 supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BL-4YW
Battery capacity2300 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy13 hours12.8 hours
Standby520 hours (21.7 days)432 hours (18 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
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, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Mint
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
• Sweep panorama
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Gray
• USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3
• Nokia PureMotion HD+ Display
• Nokia ClearBlack Display
• Nokia PureView camera
• Carl Zeiss optics
• Dolby sound enhancement
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage
• Wireless charging
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.25W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.79W/kg (head)feature not registered
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