In depth comparison and review of Sony XPERIA XZ3 and Nokia 9 Pureview. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony XPERIA XZ3 | Nokia 9 Pureview |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 158 mm | 155 mm | Sony XPERIA XZ3 has greater height than Nokia 9 Pureview. |
Width | 73 mm | 75 mm | Nokia 9 Pureview has greater width than Sony XPERIA XZ3. |
Depth | 9.9 mm | 8.2 mm | Nokia 9 Pureview is narrower than Sony XPERIA XZ3. |
Weight | 193 g | 171 g | Nokia 9 Pureview is lighter than Sony XPERIA XZ3. |
Body Colour | White silver | Blue/silver | |
Protection | Dustproof, water-resistant | Dustproof, waterproof | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | Yes | Both phones are waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68, IP65 | IP67 | |
SAR Value | - | 0.86 W/kg (body), 0.88 W/kg (head), 3.99 W/kg (limb) | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
DISPLAY | Sony XPERIA XZ3 | Nokia 9 Pureview |
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Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | TRILUMINOS | PureDisplay | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 6" | 6" | Both phones have the same screen size. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2880 x 1440 pixels | - | |
Display Format | QHD+ | - | |
Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | - | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
HDR | Yes | Yes | Both phones have HDR. |
HDR Technology | - | HDR10 | |
Display Enhancement Technology | Dynamic Contrast Enhancement | - | |
Display Features | - | 2.5D Glass, Edge-to-Edge screen | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) |
PROCESSOR | Sony XPERIA XZ3 | Nokia 9 Pureview |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | |
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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 XZ3 | Nokia 9 Pureview |
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RAM | 4 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 6 GB | Nokia 9 Pureview has more RAM than Sony XPERIA XZ3. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 128 GB | Nokia 9 Pureview has more internal memory than Sony XPERIA XZ3. |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB | microSD |
CAMERA | Sony XPERIA XZ3 | Nokia 9 Pureview |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 5 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 19 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA XZ3 has better camera resolution than Nokia 9 Pureview. |
Sensor Size | 1/2.3" | - | |
Sensor Type | - | RGB | |
Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS sensor | Sony Exmor RX IMX386 sensor | |
Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/1.8 | Nokia 9 Pureview has better lens aperture than Sony XPERIA XZ3. |
Pixel Size | - | 1.25 μm | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | 5-axis OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | - | Sony XPERIA XZ3 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 | - | |
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 | - | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Smile shutter | - | Sony XPERIA XZ3 has face detection. |
Light Source | LED light | LED 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 | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | |
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, HDR10 video recording |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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Sensor Type (2nd Camera) | - | RGB | |
Sensor Name (2nd Camera) | - | Sony Exmor RX IMX386 sensor | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/1.8 | |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1.25 μm | |
Camera Functions (2nd Camera) | - | Autofocus | |
Camera Features (2nd Camera) | - | Carl Zeiss optic |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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Sensor Name (3rd Camera) | - | Sony Exmor RX IMX386 sensor | |
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/1.8 | |
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1.25 μm | |
Camera Features (3rd Camera) | - | Monochrome, Carl Zeiss optic |
FOURTH CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (4th Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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Sensor Name (4th Camera) | - | Sony Exmor RX IMX386 sensor | |
Lens Aperture (4th Camera) | - | F/1.8 | |
Pixel Size (4th Camera) | - | 1.25 μm | |
Camera Functions (4th Camera) | - | Monochrome | |
Camera Features (4th Camera) | - | Carl Zeiss optic |
FIFTH CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (5th Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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Lens Aperture (5th Camera) | - | F/1.8 | |
Pixel Size (5th Camera) | - | 1.25 μm | |
Camera Functions (5th Camera) | - | Monochrome |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 13 Megapixel | 20 Megapixel | Nokia 9 Pureview has better front camera resolution than Sony XPERIA XZ3. |
Sensor Size (Front) | 1/3.06" | - | |
Sensor Name (Front) | Sony Exmor R sensor | Sony Exmor RX IMX476 sensor | |
Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Focus Adjustment | - | Focus free | |
Min Focal Length (Front) | 23 mm | - | |
Camera Modes (Front) | SteadyShot, Intelligent Active Mode | - | |
Light Source (Front) | - | Display flash | |
Camera Features (Front) | Self-timer, Hand Shutter | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony XPERIA XZ3 | Nokia 9 Pureview |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3330 mAh | 3320 mAh | Sony XPERIA XZ3 has larger battery capacity than Nokia 9 Pureview. |
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Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | Both phones can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | PMA, Qi |
CELLULAR | Sony XPERIA XZ3 | Nokia 9 Pureview |
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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 9.0 Pie | Android 9.0 Pie | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant | |
Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
COMMUNICATIONS | Sony XPERIA XZ3 | Nokia 9 Pureview |
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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 | |
3G UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 14, Band 17, Band 20, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41 | |
4G LTE Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700 PS, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+ | |
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 XZ3 | Nokia 9 Pureview |
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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, Qualcomm aptX audio |
FEATURES | Sony XPERIA XZ3 | Nokia 9 Pureview |
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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 | - | Ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyro sensor, G-sensor, hall sensor, haptics sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader (under display) | |
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 | Face Unlock, Smart AMP technology, Three microphones with Nokia spatial audio | |
Android Enterprise Recommended | Yes | - |
OTHERS | Sony XPERIA XZ3 | Nokia 9 Pureview |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, USB-C to 3.5 jack adapter | Data cable, headset, USB-C charger | |
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Compliant Standards | IP68, IP65, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | IP67 |