Nokia 7
#3327
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
#3648Category Breakdown
Nokia 7
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
Performance
62.560.3
Camera
45.545.7
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
58.758.1
Summary
- The Nokia 7 features a larger 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, offering higher pixel density compared to the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact's 4.6-inch display at 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Nokia 7 is powered by the Snapdragon 630, while the Xperia XZ1 Compact utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 835, resulting in better overall processing capabilities for the latter.
- The camera on the Xperia XZ1 Compact is superior with a 19 MP rear sensor compared to the Nokia 7's 16 MP, and it also supports more advanced video recording options.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Nokia 7 at 3000 mAh versus 2700 mAh in the Xperia, although both support 18W charging.
- Build quality favors the Nokia 7 with its aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass 3, while the Xperia XZ1 Compact uses a plastic back and frame.
- Both devices run Android 9.0 (Pie) but the Xperia offers stereo speakers, enhancing the software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 7
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
General
Release Date
2017
2017
Announced
2017
2017
Description
For China
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
4.6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~319 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
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
32GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
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
8 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.4µm, AF
8 MP, f/2.4, 18mm, 1/4.0"
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)
129 x 65 x 9.3 mm (5.08 x 2.56 x 0.37 in)
Weight
153 g
140 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back, aluminum frame (7000 series)
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gloss Black, Matt White
Black, White Silver, Horizon Blue, Twilight Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-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) 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, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, 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