 "Here is how Nokia 8 and Sony Xperia XZ1 stack up against the competition")
Nokia launched its latest flagship, the Nokia 8 in the Indian market today. The company priced the device at a competitive price of Rs 36,999.
Potential customers can get their hands on the device starting 14 October 2017. The device features a 5.3 inch, 2K, polarized display covered with Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The device packs in an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor along with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage expandable to 256 GB via a micro-SD card.
However, Nokia is not the only flagship device launched in the smartphone market in past few weeks. Sony India launched its Xperia XZ1 on 25 August at an event in New Delhi. The company priced its latest flagship device at a price of Rs 44,990 and it is already available for users to purchase both on online as well as offline retail stores.
The launch of two flagship smartphones from major companies like Nokia and Sony seems like the right time to pit them against each other. We will be pitting the smartphones against the competition to present a more comprehensive picture of how Nokia 8 and Sony Xperia XZ1 stack against the competition.
One thing to note here is that we are just focusing on the hardware specifications of all the smartphones. Real world performance, will, of course, vary. We have taken Nokia 8, Sony Xperia XZ1, OnePlus 5 , HTC U11 and Samsung S8 for this comparison. We have added all the specs of the smartphone below:
| Smartphone | Nokia 8 | Sony Xperia XZ1 | OnePlus 5 | HTC U11 | Samsung S8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display Size (inch) | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.8 |
| Resolution (pixels) | 1,440 x 2,560 | 1,080 x 1,920 | 1,440 x 2,560 | 1,440 x 2,960 | |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 554 | 424 | 401 | 534 | 570 |
| Display Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD | Optic AMOLED | Super LCD5 | Super AMOLED |
| Dimensions(mm) | 151.5x73.7x7.9 | 148 x 73.4 x 7.4 | 154.7 × 74.1 × 7.3 | 153.9x75.9x7.9 | 148.9 x 68.1 x 8 |
| Weight (gm) | 160 | 155 | 153 | 169 | 155 |
| Dual SIM | Yes | Yes (Variant) | Yes | Yes | Yes (Variant) |
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 83, Exynos 8895 |
| CPU Cores | Octa-core | Octa-core | Octa-core | Octa-core | Octa-core, Octa-core |
| CPU Clock Speed (GHz) | 4x Kryo @ 2.45 GHz & 4x Kryo @ 1.9 GHz | 4x Kryo @ 2.45 GHz and 4x Kryo @1.9 GHz | 4x Kryo 280 @ 2.45 & 4x Kryo 280 @ 1.9 | 4x Kryo 280 @ 2.45 & 4x Kryo 280 @ 1.9 | 4x Kryo 280 @ 2.35 & 4x Kryo 280 @ 1.9 and 4x Cortex A73 @ 2.3 & 4x Cortex A53 @ 1.7 |
| GPU | Adreno 540 | Adreno 540 | Adreno 540 | Adreno 540 | Adreno 540, Mali G71MP20 |
| RAM | 6 GB, 4 GB | 4 GB | 6 GB, 8 GB | 4 GB, 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Ruggedness | IP54 | IP68 | – | IP67 | IP68 |
| On-Board Memory | 64 GB, 128 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB or 128 GB | 64 GB or 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Yes, up to 256 GB | Yes, upto 256 GB | – | Yes, up to 256 GB | Yes, upto 256GB |
| Sensors | Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Heart rate | Fingerprint reader (side mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, barometer, compass | Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass | Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass | Iris scanner, fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Heart-rate, SpO2 |
| Primary Camera | 13 MP, f/2.0 and 13 MP, f/2.0 | 19 MP, f/2.0 EIS | 16MP, f/1.7, 20MP, f/2.6 | 12 MP, f/1.7 | 12MP, f/1.7 |
| Optical Image Stabilization | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Camera Array | Dual Camera | Single Camera | Dual Camera | Single Camera | Single Camera |
| Autofocus System | Phase detection, Laser Autofocus | Laser and Phase detection | Phase detection | Phase detection | Phase detection |
| Secondary Camera | 13 MP | 13 MP f/2.0 | 16MP, f/2.0 | 16 MP, f/2.0 | 8MP, f/1.7 |
| Video Capture | 4K | 2160p@30 fps, 720p@960 fps | 4K | 4K | 4K |
| Flash | Dual-LED | LED flash | Dual-LED | Dual-LED | LED |
| OS Version | Android 7.1.1 | Android O 8.0 | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 7.1 Nougat | Android 7.0 Nougat |
| AI (Smart Assistant) | Google Assistant | Google Assistant | Yes, Google Assistant | Google Assistant | Yes, Bixby |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | v5, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE | v5, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | v5, A2DP, aptX | v5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint Scanner | Yes, Home button | Yes (side) | Yes, Home button | Yes, Home button | Yes, Rear button |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USB Type | Type-C Reversible connector | Type-C Reversible connector | Type-C Reversible connector | Type-C Reversible connector | Type-C Reversible connector |
| USB Standard | USB v3.1 | USB v3.1 | USB 2.0 | USB 3.1 | USB 3.1 |
| Battery (mAh) | “>3,090 | “>2,700 | “>3,300 | “>3,000 | “>3,000 |
| Quick charge | Yes | Quick Charge 3.0 | Yes, DASH Charge | Yes, Quick Charge 3 | Yes |
| Colors | Tempered Blue, Polished Blue, Steel, Polished Copper | Moonlit Blue, Black, Warm Silver, Venus Pink | Midnight Black, Slate Gray | Amazing Silver, Sapphire Blue, Brilliant Black, Ice White, Solar Red | Midnight Black, Orchid Gray, Arctic Silver, Coral Blue, Maple Gold |
| Prices in India | Rs 36,999 | Rs 44,990 | Starting Rs 32,999 | Rs. 51,990 | Rs 57,900 |
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