Nokia 7 plus
#3334
Sony Xperia XZ2
#3408Category Breakdown
Nokia 7 plus
Sony Xperia XZ2
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
46.445.7
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
58.758.6
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
19 MP
Main Camera Details
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
Front Camera
16 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.06", 1.0µm
5 MP, f/2.2, 1/5.0"
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)
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black/Copper, White/Copper
Liquid Black, Liquid Silver, Deep Green, Ash Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, Android One
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10
OS Version
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, Android One
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No