Nokia 8.1 vs. Sony XPERIA L4

Phone Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Nokia 8.1 and Sony XPERIA L4. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.

Phone Specifications Comparison

Nokia 8.1 vs. Sony XPERIA L4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Nokia 8.1 Sony XPERIA L4
Product Type Smartphone Smartphone
Manufacturer Model Number - XQ-AD52
Form Factor Touch Touch
Height 154.8 mm 159 mm Sony XPERIA L4 has greater height than Nokia 8.1.
Width 75.76 mm 71 mm Nokia 8.1 has greater width than Sony XPERIA L4.
Depth 7.97 mm 8.7 mm Nokia 8.1 is narrower than Nokia 8.1.
Weight 180 g 178 g Sony XPERIA L4 is lighter than Nokia 8.1.
Body Colour Blue/silver | Steel/copper Black
Body Material Metal frame -
Waterproof (Water-resistant) - -
SAR Value 1.49 W/kg (body), 0.514 W/kg (head), 3.99 W/kg (limb) 1.33 W/kg (body), 0.68 W/kg (head)
Connector Type USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM Nano SIM
SIM Card Qty Dual-SIM Dual-SIM
DISPLAY Nokia 8.1 Sony XPERIA L4
Display Type LCD display LCD display
Display Technology PureDisplay LCD
Screen Size (Display Size) 6.18" 6.2" Sony XPERIA L4 has larger screen size than Nokia 8.1.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 2280 x 1080 pixels 1680 x 720 pixels Nokia 8.1 has better screen resolution than Sony XPERIA L4.
Display Format Full HD+ HD+
Aspect Ratio 18.7:9 21:9
Contrast Ratio 1500:1 -
HDR Yes - Nokia 8.1 has HDR.
HDR Technology HDR10 -
Display Features Edge-to-Edge screen -
PROCESSOR Nokia 8.1 Sony XPERIA L4
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 MediaTek
Processor Number - MT6762
Processor Core Qty 8-core -
64-bit Architecture Yes - Nokia 8.1 has 64-bit architecture.
MEMORY Nokia 8.1 Sony XPERIA L4
RAM LPDDR4X SDRAM - 4 GB 3 GB Nokia 8.1 has more RAM than Sony XPERIA L4.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 64 GB 64 GB Both phones have the same internal memory capacity.
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 400 GB microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB
CAMERA Nokia 8.1 Sony XPERIA L4
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 2 3
Sensor Resolution 12 Megapixel 13 Megapixel Sony XPERIA L4 has better camera resolution than Nokia 8.1.
Sensor Size 1/2.55" 1/3" Sony XPERIA L4 has better camera sensor size than Nokia 8.1.
Lens Type - Wide-angle lens
Lens Aperture - F/2.0
Field of View (FoV) - 76 degree(s)
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) 2.0 - Nokia 8.1 has optical stabilisation.
Focus Adjustment Automatic -
Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) - 26 mm
Digital Zoom - 4x
Special Effects Bokeh effect HDR
Camera Modes Pro Camera mode Panorama, Bokeh Mode
Light Source Dual Hi-Cri flash LED flash
Camera Features (Functions) Carl Zeiss optic, Dual-Sight mode, AI-powered imaging Stereo Recording, video stabilisation, up to 10fps AF/AE
SECOND CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) 13 Megapixel 5 Megapixel Nokia 8.1 has better second camera resolution than Sony XPERIA L4.
Sensor Size (2nd Camera) - 1/5"
Lens Type (2nd Camera) - Ultra wide-angle lens
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) - F/2.2
Field of View (2nd Camera) - 117 degree(s)
Minimum Focal Length (2nd Camera) - 17 mm
Camera Functions (2nd Camera) Depth camera -
THIRD CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) - 2 Megapixel
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) - F/2.4
Camera Functions (3rd Camera) - Depth camera
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 20 Megapixel 8 Megapixel Nokia 8.1 has better front camera resolution than Sony XPERIA L4.
Sensor Size (Front) - 1/4.0"
Lens Aperture (Front) - F/2.0
Field of View (Front) - 78 degree(s)
Focus Adjustment Focus free -
Special Effects (Front) - HDR, Portrait selfie effects
Camera Modes (Front) Motion Photos -
Light Source (Front) - Display flash
BATTERY AND CHARGING Nokia 8.1 Sony XPERIA L4
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 3500 mAh 3580 mAh Sony XPERIA L4 has larger battery capacity than Nokia 8.1.
CELLULAR Nokia 8.1 Sony XPERIA L4
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G 4G Both phones have the same mobile network generation.
Operating System Android 9.0 Pie Android 9.0 Pie
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
Navigation GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
COMMUNICATIONS Nokia 8.1 Sony XPERIA L4
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, VoLTE, VoWiFi GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
3G UMTS Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8
3G UMTS Frequency - 2100, 1900, 850, 900
4G LTE Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 40
4G LTE Frequency - FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, TDD 2300
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0
NFC Yes Yes Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments.
Messaging Services SMS, MMS SMS, MMS
MEDIA Nokia 8.1 Sony XPERIA L4
Supported Digital Audio Standards Apt-X PCM, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, AAC +, eAAC+, MIDI, ALAC, OPUS, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, Vorbis, AAC-ELD
Supported Digital Video Standards - MPEG-4, H.264, H.263, VP8, VP9, H.265
Sound Enhancements Nokia OZO surround sound capture -
FEATURES Nokia 8.1 Sony XPERIA L4
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor -
Security Devices Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader (side)
Additional Phone Features Fast Charging, Smart Amplifier technology, Google Lens Multitasking, Fast Charging, One Hand Mode
OTHERS Nokia 8.1 Sony XPERIA L4
Included Accessories Headset, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable Power adapter
Compliant Standards - USB Power Delivery
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