Detailed comparison and review of Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium and Nokia 8.1. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium | Nokia 8.1 |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | H8166 | - | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 157 mm | 154.8 mm | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium has greater height than Nokia 8.1. |
Width | 78.7 mm | 75.76 mm | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium has greater width than Nokia 8.1. |
Depth | 10.2 mm | 7.97 mm | Nokia 8.1 is narrower than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium. |
Weight | 235 g | 180 g | Nokia 8.1 is lighter than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium. |
Body Colour | Chrome black | Blue/silver | Steel/copper | |
Body Material | - | Metal frame | |
Protection | Dustproof, water-resistant | - | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium is waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68, IP65 | - | |
SAR Value | 0.64 W/kg (body), 0.54 W/kg (head) | 1.49 W/kg (body), 0.514 W/kg (head), 3.99 W/kg (limb) | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM |
DISPLAY | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium | Nokia 8.1 |
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Display Type | LCD display | LCD display | |
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Display Technology | TRILUMINOS | PureDisplay | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.8" | 6.18" | Nokia 8.1 has larger screen size than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 3840 x 2160 pixels | 2280 x 1080 pixels | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium has better screen resolution than Nokia 8.1. |
Display Format | - | Full HD+ | |
Aspect Ratio | - | 18.7:9 | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
Contrast Ratio | - | 1500:1 | |
HDR | Yes | Yes | Both phones have HDR. |
HDR Technology | - | HDR10 | |
Display Enhancement Technology | Dynamic Contrast Enhancement | - | |
Display Features | - | Edge-to-Edge screen | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
PROCESSOR | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium | Nokia 8.1 |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | |
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Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
MEMORY | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium | Nokia 8.1 |
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RAM | 6 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 4 GB | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium has more RAM than Nokia 8.1. |
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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 400 GB |
CAMERA | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium | Nokia 8.1 |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 2 | 2 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 19 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium has better camera resolution than Nokia 8.1. |
Sensor Size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.55" | Nokia 8.1 has better camera sensor size than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium. |
Sensor Type | Exmor RS CMOS | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.8 | - | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) 2.0 | Nokia 8.1 has optical stabilisation. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Laser Auto Focus | Yes | - | |
Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | 25 mm | - | |
Digital Zoom | 8x | - | |
Special Effects | HDR, Creative effect | Bokeh effect | |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
Camera Modes | Red-Eye Reduction, Panorama, AR Effect mode, SteadyShot, manual mode, Intelligent Active Mode, Superior Auto mode, low-light shots, Night scene mode, Super slow motion | Pro Camera mode | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Smile shutter | - | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium has face detection. |
Light Source | LED light | Dual Hi-Cri flash | |
Video Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (4K), Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Super slow motion video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 960 fps | - | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch, Object tracking, G lens, Scene recognition, BIONZ image processing engine, Sound Photo, Quick Capture, Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), Stereo Audio Recording, Triple image sensing technology, Predictive Hybrid Autofocus, Predictive Capture, Motion Eye camera, 3x Clear image zoom, Anti-distortion shutter, Movie Creator, Autofocus burst | Carl Zeiss optic, Dual-Sight mode, AI-powered imaging |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel | Nokia 8.1 has better second camera resolution than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium. |
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Sensor Type (2nd Camera) | Exmor RS CMOS | - | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/1.6 | - | |
Camera Functions (2nd Camera) | - | Depth camera |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 13 Megapixel | 20 Megapixel | Nokia 8.1 has better front camera resolution than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium. |
Sensor Size (Front) | 1/3.06" | - | |
Sensor Name (Front) | Sony Exmor RS sensor | - | |
Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | - | |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Focus free | |
Camera Modes (Front) | SteadyShot, Intelligent Active Mode | Motion Photos | |
Light Source (Front) | Display flash | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium | Nokia 8.1 |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3540 mAh | 3500 mAh | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium has larger battery capacity than Nokia 8.1. |
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Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 | - | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium has fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | Yes | - | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - |
CELLULAR | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium | Nokia 8.1 |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 9.0 Pie | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant | |
Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
COMMUNICATIONS | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium | Nokia 8.1 |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, VoLTE, VoWiFi | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac | |
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 | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium | Nokia 8.1 |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, AIFF, ASF, PCM, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, XMF, LPCM, AAC +, eAAC+, MKA, MIDI, M4A, apt-X, DSF, DSDIFF, DSD, LDAC, MXMF, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MP4, ALAC, OPUS, 3GPP, M4V, AAC-ELD, ADTS, 3GPP2, MPEG 2 TS, WAVE | Apt-X | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, AVI, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, 3GP, H.264, H.263, M4V, TS, WebM, 3G2, VP8, VP9, H.265, 3GPP, 3GPP2 | - | |
Sound Enhancements | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE HX), S-Force Front surround, Clear Audio+, 3D surround sound (VPT) | Nokia OZO surround sound capture |
FEATURES | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium | Nokia 8.1 |
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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 | |
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Sensors | - | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader | |
Additional Phone Features | TTY compatible, DLNA Certified, Text-to-Speech (text recognition), sharing media via DLNA, intelligent typing (SWIFTKEY), intelligent typing (Gesture), Wi-Fi Miracast, Glove mode, TRILUMINOS display, Multi Window, X-Reality engine, MIMO technology, Google Voice typing function, Screen mirroring, Clear Audio+, Clear Bass, Dynamic normaliser, Digital Noise Cancelling (DNC), Ultra STAMINA Mode, Live Color LED, Hi-Res Audio, Low power audio playback, Smart backlight control, High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP), Wi-Fi Passpoint, S-Force Front surround, Alarm Clock, PS4 Remote Play, Noise suppression, Smart cleaner, Qnovo Adaptive Charging, Battery Care, Smart Lock, STAMINA Mode, Screen zooming, Sony BRAVIA TV technology, Automatic Headphone Optimisation (AHO), Virtual Phones Technology (VPT), Xperia Actions, Automatic headset compensation, Smart Stamina 3.0, Dynamic vibration system, 3D Creator | Fast Charging, Smart Amplifier technology, Google Lens |
OTHERS | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium | Nokia 8.1 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, USB-C to 3.5 jack adapter | Headset, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable | |
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Compliant Standards | IP68, IP65, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | - | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1 m | - |