Nokia 7
#3327
Sony Xperia XZ1
#3318Category Breakdown
Nokia 7
Sony Xperia XZ1
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
45.545.7
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
58.758.8
Summary
- The Nokia 7 and Sony Xperia XZ1 both feature a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, but the Xperia XZ1 supports HDR10, enhancing its visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia XZ1 is powered by the more advanced Snapdragon 835 chipset, offering superior processing capabilities compared to the Snapdragon 630 in the Nokia 7.
- The camera on the Xperia XZ1 is also more powerful, with a 19 MP rear sensor versus the Nokia's 16 MP, and it supports higher video frame rates and additional features like gyro-EIS.
- The Nokia 7 has a slightly larger battery at 3000 mAh compared to the Xperia's 2700 mAh, but both support 18W charging.
- Build quality is robust for both, with the Nokia utilizing Gorilla Glass 3 and an aluminum frame, while the Xperia benefits from Gorilla Glass 5 and an aluminum back.
- Software-wise, the Nokia 7 runs Android 7.1.1, upgradable to 9.0, while the Xperia XZ1 ships with Android 8.0, also upgradable to 9.0, and features stereo speakers.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 7
Sony Xperia XZ1
General
Release Date
2017
2017, September 19
Announced
2017
2017, August 31
Description
For China
Also known as Sony Xperia XZ1 Dual F8342 with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
5.2"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, HDR10
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 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 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
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
19 MP
Main Camera Details
16 MP, f/1.8, 1.12µm, PDAF
19 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.22µm, predictive PDAF
Front Camera
5 MP
13 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.4µm, AF
13 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/3"
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
141.2 x 71.5 x 7.9 mm (5.56 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
148 x 73.4 x 7.4 mm (5.83 x 2.89 x 0.29 in)
Weight
153 g
155 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back, aluminum frame (7000 series)
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gloss Black, Matt White
Black, Warm Silver, Venus Pink, Moonlit Blue
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 (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 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, OTG
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
OS Version
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes