Nokia 5
#4073
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
#4240Category Breakdown
Nokia 5
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
Performance
56.155.7
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
24.222.6
Build
77.667.9
Connectivity
52.850.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
36.435.2
Summary
- The Nokia 5 features a more premium build with an aluminum back and frame, while the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) has a plastic back and frame, making the Nokia feel sturdier.
- Both phones have a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution and pixel density, offering comparable visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia R1 (Plus) has a slightly faster CPU at 1.5 GHz compared to the Nokia's 1.4 GHz, but both utilize the same Snapdragon 430 chipset.
- The rear camera specifications are identical at 13 MP, but the Xperia offers predictive PDAF, which may enhance focus speed.
- The Nokia 5 has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the Xperia's 2620 mAh, potentially providing longer usage time.
- Both devices run on Android 7.1, with the Nokia upgradable to Android 9.0, while the Xperia remains on 7.1.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 5
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
General
Release Date
2017, July 17
2017
Announced
2017, February 26
2017
Description
For Global market
For India
Display
Size
5.2"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 505
Adreno 505
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
13 MP, predictive PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, predictive PDAF, 1/4.0"
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2620 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2620 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
149.7 x 72.5 x 8 mm (5.89 x 2.85 x 0.31 in)
146 x 73.2 x 8.9 mm (5.75 x 2.88 x 0.35 in)
Weight
160 g
154 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Tempered Blue, Silver, Matte Black, Copper
Black, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 7.1 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity