Nokia E6
#9026
Sony Xperia SP
#7042Category Breakdown
Nokia E6
Sony Xperia SP
Performance
28.250.3
Camera
14.019.1
Display
17.919.1
Battery
15.221.0
Build
14.514.8
Connectivity
29.155.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.520.8
Summary
- The Nokia E6 features a smaller 2.46-inch TFT display with a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels, while the Sony Xperia SP has a larger 4.6-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering better visual clarity.
- In terms of performance, the E6 is powered by a 680 MHz ARM 11 CPU, whereas the Xperia SP utilizes a dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait processor, providing superior processing capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Xperia SP supports 1080p video recording compared to the E6's 720p.
- The Xperia SP also has a larger 2370 mAh battery compared to the E6's 1500 mAh, likely resulting in better battery life.
- Software-wise, the E6 runs on Symbian Anna, upgradable to Nokia Belle, while the Xperia SP operates on Android 4.1, upgradable to 4.3, offering a more versatile app ecosystem.
- Build quality is comparable, with the E6 being slightly lighter at 133g versus the Xperia SP's 155g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia E6
Sony Xperia SP
General
Release Date
2011
2013
Announced
2011
2013
Description
Also known as Nokia E6-00
Also known as Sony Xperia SP HSPA C5302, Sony Xperia SP LTE C5303, Sony Xperia SP LTE C5306
Display
Size
2.46"
4.6"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
640 x 480 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~325 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~319 ppi density)
PPI
640
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8960T Snapdragon S4 Pro
CPU
680 MHz ARM 11
Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait
GPU
N/A
Adreno 320
Memory
8GB 256MB RAM
8GB (5.8GB user available), 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP, f/2.4, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@25fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
2370 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery (BP-4L)
Li-Ion 2370 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
115.5 x 59 x 10.5 mm, 66 cc (4.55 x 2.32 x 0.41 in)
130.6 x 67.1 x 10 mm (5.14 x 2.64 x 0.39 in)
Weight
133 g
155 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Silver
Black, White, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.25 W/kg (head) 0.81 W/kg (body)
0.63 W/kg (head) 1.08 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 10.2/2 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Symbian Anna, upgradable to Nokia Belle OS
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradаble to 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass