Product Comparison: Nokia 3.1 vs Sony Xperia L1


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General Specifications
Brand
Nokia
Sony
Model
3.1
Xperia L1
Origin
China
China
About the Product
The new Nokia 3.1 looks and feels premium. It draws attention with its subtle curves and striking diamond-cut aluminium sides. And with its curved back and sculpted Corning Gorilla Glass display, the new Nokia 3.1 nestles comfortably in your hand.
Xperia L1 has understated premium looks – a large 5.5” HD display for an immersive and compelling viewing experience, whether enjoying content at home or on the move. View it all in glorious detail.
Size & Weight
Height
5.76 in.
5.94 in.
Width
2.7 in.
2.91 in.
Depth
0.34 in.
0.34 in.
Weight
4.87 oz.
6.35 oz.
Display
Display Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Screen Size
5.2 in.
5.5 in.
Screen Resolution
1440 x 720
1280 x 720
Pixel Density
310 ppi
267 ppi
What customers say about "Display"
Nokia 3.1 Sim-Free Smartphone
  • Feels good. The display is crisp.
  • The Nokia is a very light slim phone with good display.
  • Looks and feels good, display good.
  • Nice and light. Clear screen.
  • Has decent display. Perfect for me.
Sony Xperia L1 SIM-Free Smartphone
  • Large display for videos and games.
  • The display is clear and responsive.
  • Good unlocked phone, nice big display.
  • Display is fine. Good phone.
  • Display looks really clear and sharp.
Processor
Processor Name
Mediatek MT6750
Mediatek MT6737T
Number of Cores
8
4
Processor Speed
1.5 GHz
1.45 GHz
What customers say about "Processor"
Nokia 3.1 Sim-Free Smartphone
  • This phone does very fast everything I need it to.
  • Runs Android, so no surprises. Fast!
  • Nokia is back in business. Good chip on this one.
  • I love everything about it. Fast with all my apps.
  • Fast device for my needs. Would recommend.
Sony Xperia L1 SIM-Free Smartphone
  • Decent sized screen, fast processing speed.
  • Looks great and fast as well.
  • It's fast and very smooth.
  • Very good quality-price rate. Fast chip.
  • Very fast processor for my tasks. I recommend.
Memory
Internal Memory
16 GB
16 GB
RAM
2 GB
2 GB
Expandable Memory up to
128 GB
256 GB
Camera
Rear-Facing Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Front-Facing Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Video Resolution
720p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Other Functions
LED flash, HDR, Panorama, AF
LED flash, HDR, AF
What customers say about "Camera"
Nokia 3.1 Sim-Free Smartphone
  • Faster performance with an excellent camera.
  • The camera is pretty good for a phone at this price point.
  • Pictures taken with it so far have come out quite well.
  • The camera seems very good for a budget phone.
  • The important thing for taking photos is a good camera.
Sony Xperia L1 SIM-Free Smartphone
  • Decent camera for it's time and very durable.
  • No issues camera. Good quality.
  • The camera is of good quality for a phone of this price.
  • Good camera at the price. I like it.
  • The camera quality itself is a little low in certain lights.
Compatibility
Bluetooth
4.2
4.2
NFC Technology
Yes
Yes
Charging Interface
micro USB
USB Type C
Network
Network Type
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n
802.11 a/b/g/n
Frequency
850, 900, 1800, 1900, 2100
850, 900, 1900, 2100
Features
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Unlocked
Yes
Yes
Voice Control App
Google Assistant
Google Assistant
Mobile Payment Service Supported
Yes
Yes
Maximum Usage Time
18 hours
11.5 hours
Headphone Jack
Yes
Yes
Water Resistant
No
No
Extras
Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Premium design
Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Adapts to your habits, Xperia Lounge
What customers say about "Features"
Nokia 3.1 Sim-Free Smartphone
  • I'm still learning how to use all the features. Excellent phone.
  • It comes with NFC, I was surprised to get this on a budget phone.
  • Excellent value for money for a full featured budget phone.
  • The features of the phone are all very good.
  • A lot of good features on this device.
Sony Xperia L1 SIM-Free Smartphone
  • Many advanced features you will be happy with the Xperia.
  • You get a lot of features for your money.
  • I have not used the NFC feature and probably never will but, it’s nice that the feature is included.
  • I like the phone for the size and handset features.
  • Good features on this one. Would recommend.
Power
Battery Capacity
2990 mA/h
2620 mA/h
Wireless Charging
No
No
What customers say about "Power"
Nokia 3.1 Sim-Free Smartphone
  • The battery life is good. I recommend.
  • Easy to set up and use. Good battery life.
  • Battery life is, so far, perfectly acceptable.
  • Phone with fantastic battery life.
  • Was very impressed by the battery life of this phone.
Sony Xperia L1 SIM-Free Smartphone
  • Battery still lasts 1.5 to 2 days depending on use.
  • Has a larger battery. Good quality.
  • Easy to use, battery life lasts about 6 hours, so I'm happy.
  • No glitching like past phones and good battery life.
  • Battery life isn't the best.
Accessories
Included With Unit
Headset, Charger, microUSB cable
Earphones, Charger, USB Type С Cable
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
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