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| Global Score | |
| 87.2 | 80.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | Nokia |
| -- | Android 11 |
| 2020-10-12 | 2021-07-29 |
| 6.22 x 2.68 x 0.31 inches | 6.76 x 3.21 x 0.42 inches |
| 5.75 ounces | 10.02 ounces |
| Black, Blue and Grey | Granite Gre and Ultra Blue |
| Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) | Plastic and Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 848.00 | $ 550.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches |
| 2520 x 1080 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels |
| OLED | -- |
| 449 pixels per inch | 393 pixels per inch |
| -- | 550 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.4 | 8.5 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SM8250 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 SM4350 chipset |
| Kryo 585, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo 460 Gold, 64-bit, 8 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 650 GPU | Adreno 619 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.18 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1000 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot |
| 15.38 | 14.14 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 48.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 24.00mm focal length | -- |
| 0.59 inches (1/1.7") sensor | 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (120 fps) (4K) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 10.67 | 10.89 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Battery | 4630mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 5.92 | 6.48 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Sony Xperia 5 II is a bit better than the Nokia XR20, with an 87.2 score against 80.8. The Sony Xperia 5 II design is way lighter and thinner than the Nokia XR20, although it was released around 10 months before. The Xperia 5 II counts with a bit superior processor than Nokia XR20, and although they both have a Octa-Core processor, the Xperia 5 II also has more RAM.
The Nokia XR20 features a bit better looking screen than Sony Xperia 5 II, because although it has a bit lower amount of pixels per screen inch and a quite lower 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution, it also counts with a bit larger screen. The Xperia 5 II features just a bit bigger storage capacity for games and applications than Nokia XR20, and although they both have the same internal memory capacity, the Xperia 5 II also has an external memory slot that admits up to 1000 GB.
The Nokia XR20 features a bit superior battery lifetime than Sony Xperia 5 II, because it has a 16 percent bigger battery size. Nokia XR20 shoots just a bit better videos and photos than Sony Xperia 5 II, because although it has slower video frame rates, a way smaller camera sensor taking less light and dull colors and a smaller diafragm aperture which is worse for low-light photos and videos, and they both have the same 1920x1080 video definition, the Nokia XR20 also counts with a back-facing camera with way more mega pixels.
Sony Xperia 5 II costs a lot more money than Nokia XR20, but it's still a good choice, because you can get a better phone for that extra money.
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