Nokia 6.1 Plus (Nokia X6)
#2925
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
#2278Category Breakdown
Nokia 6.1 Plus (Nokia X6)
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
Performance
66.975.6
Camera
53.056.3
Display
58.956.5
Battery
25.222.7
Build
76.472.4
Connectivity
56.767.7
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
45.150.3
Summary
- The Nokia 6.1 Plus features a larger 5.8-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels compared to the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact's 4.6-inch display at 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in better pixel density and clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Nokia is powered by the Snapdragon 636 chipset, while the Xperia XZ1 Compact utilizes the more powerful Snapdragon 835.
- The camera on the Xperia XZ1 Compact offers a higher resolution at 19 MP, compared to the Nokia's 16 MP, and supports more advanced video options, including 720p slow-motion.
- Battery capacity is slightly better in the Nokia at 3060 mAh versus 2700 mAh in the Xperia, though both support 18W charging.
- Build quality is robust for both, with the Nokia using Gorilla Glass 3 on both front and back, while the Xperia has Gorilla Glass 4 on the front but a plastic back and frame.
- Both run on Android Oreo, with the Nokia being part of the Android One program, ensuring a cleaner software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 6.1 Plus (Nokia X6)
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
General
Release Date
2018, August 21
2017
Announced
2018, July 23
2017
Description
Versions: Nokia 6.1 Plus (Global); Nokia X6 (China)
N/A
Display
Size
5.8"
4.6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~432 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~319 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 509
Adreno 540
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, 1.0µm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
19 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.22µm, predictive PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.06", 1.0µm
8 MP, f/2.4, 18mm, 1/4.0"
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3060 mAh
2700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3060 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
147.2 x 71 x 8 mm (5.80 x 2.80 x 0.31 in)
129 x 65 x 9.3 mm (5.08 x 2.56 x 0.37 in)
Weight
151 g
140 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, Blue, White
Black, White Silver, Horizon Blue, Twilight Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
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 (4CA) Cat15 800/75 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, Android One
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass