Nokia 7 plus
#2409
Sony Xperia XZ2
#1466Category Breakdown
Nokia 7 plus
Sony Xperia XZ2
Performance
74.382.1
Camera
64.257.1
Display
58.978.6
Battery
27.125.6
Build
76.780.5
Connectivity
69.568.4
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
49.358.0
Summary
- The Nokia 7 plus features a robust aluminum frame with Gorilla Glass 3 on the front, while the Sony Xperia XZ2 has a more premium build with Gorilla Glass 5 on both the front and back.
- In terms of display, the 7 plus has a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD, but the XZ2 offers HDR support, enhancing color and contrast.
- Performance-wise, the XZ2 is powered by the more advanced Snapdragon 845, providing better processing capabilities compared to the Snapdragon 660 in the 7 plus.
- The camera on the XZ2 is superior with a 19 MP rear sensor and higher video capabilities, while the 7 plus has a dual-camera setup with a 12 MP main sensor.
- Battery capacity is higher in the 7 plus at 3800 mAh versus the XZ2's 3180 mAh, but both devices support similar software upgrades to Android 10.
- The 7 plus retains a headphone jack, while the XZ2 does not, and the latter features stereo speakers for enhanced audio.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 7 plus
Sony Xperia XZ2
General
Release Date
2018, April 30
2018, April 20
Announced
2018, February 25
2018, February 26
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, HDR BT.2020
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.7 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 512
Adreno 630
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF13 MP, f/2.6, (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF, 2x optical zoom
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
16 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.06", 1.0µm
5 MP, f/2.2, 1/5.0"
Front Camera Features
Zeiss optics
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@960fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3800 mAh
3180 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3800 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3180 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158.4 x 75.6 x 8 mm (6.24 x 2.98 x 0.31 in)
153 x 72 x 11.1 mm (6.02 x 2.83 x 0.44 in)
Weight
183 g
198 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame (6000 series)
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Colors
Black/Copper, White/Copper
Liquid Black, Liquid Silver, Deep Green, Ash Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/200 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 3.1, 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
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, Android One
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass