Nokia 7 vs Sony Xperia ZR: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Nokia 7 vs Sony Xperia ZR. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Nokia 7Nokia 7China · 4GB · 64GB · TA-1041
Sony Xperia ZRSony Xperia ZRGlobal · 2GB · 8GB
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Basics
Nokia 7
Nokia 7
China · 4GB · 64GB · TA-1041
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Sony Xperia ZR
Sony Xperia ZR
Global · 2GB · 8GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
7.3
5 reviews
8.2
6 reviews

Technical specifications of the Nokia 7 vs Sony Xperia ZR

Specs Nokia 7 price comparison Nokia 7
China · 4GB · 64GB · TA-1041 		Sony Xperia ZR price compare Sony Xperia ZR
Global · 2GB · 8GB
Inches 5.2" 4.6"
Resolution FHD HD
Usable surface 73% useful 66% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 71.5 mm
141.2 mm
7.9 mm 		67.3 mm
131.3 mm
11.0 mm
Weight 157 g 138 g
Micro SnapD. 630
Octa-Core 		SnapD. S4P
Quad-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 8 GB
AnTuTu 71.254
v? 		21.045
v?
Battery 3000 mAh 2300 mAh
Main Camera 1
16 Mpx · ƒ/1.8

1
12.8 Mpx · Unknow

Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 0 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 7.0 Nougat Android 5.0 Lollipop

Brand
Brand Nokia Sony
Aliases -- Xperia ZR C5502, Xperia ZR C5503, Xperia ZR LTE

Release Date
Release date November 2017,
6 years ago 		May 2013,
10 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market China Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Nokia 7
Sony Xperia ZR
Nokia 7
Sony Xperia ZR
Size
71.5 mm • 141.2 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
67.3 mm • 131.3 mm • 11.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 157 g 138 g
Usable surface 73 % 66 %
Materials Aluminium alloy -
Resistance - IP58
IP55
Colors
Black

White

Screen
Diagonal 5.2" 4.6"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS • TFT
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px
Density 424 Pixels per inch 319 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Shatter proof sheet on scratch-resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.8
8.8
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.6
7.5
Is it comfortable?
8.4
8.5
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.0
7.8
Number of reviews
5 reviews
6 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 2.2 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.8 GHz 4x Krait 200 1.5 GHz
Type Octa-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes No

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 508 Qualcomm Adreno 320

RAM
RAM 4 GB 2 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
71.254
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 40% of devices
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21.045
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 37% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 8 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.0
7.8
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.4
8.5
What's your experience been with demanding games?
6.8
7.6
Number of reviews
5 reviews
6 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 16 Mpx 12.8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type CMOS Unknown
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 Unknow
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --

Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx --
Sensor Unknown
Type --
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning --
Sensor size --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
6.6
8.5
Quality of nighttime photos
5.3
6.7
Quality of selfies
5.8
5.7
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.2
7.2
Number of reviews
5 reviews
6 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Single Sim
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 4.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

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American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- --

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • Mirrorlink

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
7.4
9.0
Quality of the GPS
7.4
9.0
And the WiFi?
6.6
9.2
Number of reviews
5 reviews
6 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
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2300 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 40%
    Less than a day
  • 60%
    One day
  • 0%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 50%
    Less than a day
  • 33%
    One day
  • 0%
    More than one day
  • 17%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
5 reviews
6 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 7.0 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 100%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 17%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 33%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 50%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 80%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 20%
    Every six months
  • 0%
    Every two months or less
  • 40%
    Never
  • 40%
    Once a year
  • 0%
    Every six months
  • 20%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
5 reviews
6 reviews
Prices
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