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Sony Xperia E (C1504) vs Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia E vs Nokia Lumia 1020 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 1020 X Sony Xperia E (C1504) 04Points
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1530
mAh

(Removable)

vs
22Points Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G) Compare Sony Xperia E X
4.5"
AMOLED

768x1280

38.4
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)

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Xperia E (C1504)} 4 Advantages Sony Xperia E (C1504) vs Lumia 1020 (3G)} 22 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+116 grams (4.06 ounces)36%
Lighter
vs158 grams (5.53 ounces)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)vs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core80%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDRvs+2GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)vs+32GB15 times
More internal storage for applications and files
11 millimeters (0.43 inches)vs+10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)6%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixelsvs+768x1280 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
165 PPIvs+332 PPI101%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"vs+4.5"29%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 38.4MP11 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED and Xenon flash on main cameraAdvantage
The LED and Xenon flash on main camera helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+(front) 1.2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps5 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1530 mAhvs+2000 mAh31%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

14 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
3.5mm jack
+7 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia E (C1504)Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)
ModelXperia E (C1504)Lumia 1020 (3G)
Other model namesSony Xperia E C1504, Sony Nanhu SSNokia Lumia 1020 3G RM-876, Nokia EOS, Nokia Elvis
Country or region availableUSA
USA
feature not registered
BrandSonyNokia
Release date1/1/20137/26/2013
Depth11 millimeters (0.43 inches)10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)61.8 x 113.5 millimeters (2.43 x 4.47 in)71.4 x 130.4 millimeters (2.81 x 5.13 in)
Weight116 grams (4.06 ounces)158 grams (5.53 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia E (C1504)Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size3.5" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~52% (screen-to-body ratio)~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels (3:2)768x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI332 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia E (C1504)Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)
System versionAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly BeanWindows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredWindows Phone 8.0 Amber
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia E (C1504)Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1153 (v3)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia E (C1504)Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)32GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia E (C1504)Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkC1505 model:
UMTS 900/2100
C1504 model:
UMTS 850/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia E (C1504)Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels38.4 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels7152x5368 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED and Xenon flash on main camera
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.5" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia E (C1504)Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia E (C1504)Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia E (C1504)Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia E (C1504)Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia E (C1504)Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-5XW
Battery capacity1530 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, watts5W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.3 hours13.4 hours
Standby530 hours (22.1 days)384 hours (16 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia E (C1504)Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Pink, White
• Sony xLOUD
• 3D surround sound
• HD Voice
• Wi-Fi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Yellow
• Qi Wireless Charging
• Dolby Digital Plus
• USB On-the-go
• Nokia EOS
• 7GB SkyDrive
• Nokia PureMotion HD+ ClearBlack display
• Nokia PureView camera
• BSI sensor of 41MP
• Carl Zeiss optics
• Dual capture camera
• Panorama photo
• 3G mobile hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia E (C1504)Nokia Lumia 1020 (3G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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