Nokia 6.1
#3191
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
#2278Category Breakdown
Nokia 6.1
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
Performance
65.375.6
Camera
38.156.3
Display
58.956.5
Battery
24.222.7
Build
76.772.4
Connectivity
67.467.7
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
43.150.3
Summary
- The Nokia 6.1 features a robust build with an aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass 3, while the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact has a plastic back and frame, making it lighter but potentially less premium.
- The Nokia has a larger 5.5-inch display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, compared to the XZ1 Compact's 4.6-inch screen at 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in better pixel density on the Nokia.
- In terms of performance, the XZ1 Compact is powered by the more advanced Snapdragon 835 chipset, offering superior processing capabilities over the Snapdragon 630 in the Nokia.
- The camera on the XZ1 Compact is also more capable with a 19 MP rear sensor versus the 16 MP on the Nokia, and it supports additional video features like gyro-EIS.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher on the Nokia at 3000 mAh compared to 2700 mAh in the XZ1 Compact, but both support 18W charging.
- Both devices 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
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
General
Release Date
2018, May 06
2017
Announced
2018, January 05
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
4.6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 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 SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 508
Adreno 540
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF
19 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.22µm, predictive PDAF
Main Camera Features
Zeiss optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.4, 18mm, 1/4.0"
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
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
3000 mAh
2700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, 50% in 30 min
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
148.8 x 75.8 x 8.2 mm (5.86 x 2.98 x 0.32 in)
129 x 65 x 9.3 mm (5.08 x 2.56 x 0.37 in)
Weight
172 g
140 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame (6000 series)
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black/Copper, White/Iron, Blue/Gold
Black, White Silver, Horizon Blue, Twilight Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / EVDO / 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, 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
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