Nokia 8 vs Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Nokia 8 vs Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Nokia 8Nokia 8International · 4GB · 64GB
Sony Xperia XA2 UltraSony Xperia XA2 UltraInternational · 4GB · 32GB · H3213
Technical data sheets

Basics
Nokia 8
Nokia 8
International · 4GB · 64GB
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Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra
Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra
International · 4GB · 32GB · H3213
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		6.3 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.1Design & Materials 4.9Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.5Performance & Hardware 4.8Performance & Hardware
Camera score 5.8Camera 5.1Camera
Connectivity score 6.5 Connectivity 6.5 Connectivity
Battery score 4.8 Battery 4.9 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.8
55 reviews
8.6
15 reviews

Technical specifications of the Nokia 8 vs Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra

Specs Nokia 8 prices Nokia 8
International · 4GB · 64GB 		Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra prices Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra
International · 4GB · 32GB · H3213
Inches 5.3" 6"
Resolution QHD FHD
Usable surface 69% useful 76% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 73.7 mm
151.5 mm
7.9 mm 		80.0 mm
163.0 mm
9.5 mm
Weight 160 g 221 g
Micro SnapD. 835
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 630
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 207.434
v7 		75.525
v?
Battery 3090 mAh 3580 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0

2 		1
22.6 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 9.0 P Android 8.0 Oreo

Brand
Brand Nokia Sony
Aliases -- H3213, H3223, H4213, H4233

Release Date
Release date August 2017,
6 years ago 		January 2018,
6 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market International International

Design & Materials

Structure

Nokia 8
Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra
Nokia 8
Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra
Size
73.7 mm • 151.5 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
80.0 mm • 163.0 mm • 9.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 160 g 221 g
Usable surface 69 % 76 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Aluminium alloy
Resistance - -
Colors
Blue

Silver

Bronze
Black

Blue

Gold

Silver

Screen
Diagonal 5.3" 6"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution QHD
1440 x 2560 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 554 Pixels per inch 367 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 700 cd/m² (typ)
  • Always-On Display
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.0
8.4
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.8
8.8
Is it comfortable?
9.0
8.1
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.0
8.3
Number of reviews
55 reviews
15 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon 630
CPU 4x Kryo 280 2.45 GHz + 4x Kryo 280 1.9 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 2.2 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.8 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 10 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 540 Qualcomm Adreno 508

RAM
RAM 4 GB 4 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM --

Antutu
Score
207.434
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 59% of devices
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75.525
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 45% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 32 GB
Type UFS Storage 2.1 --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the front Yes, in the back

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

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.7
9.0
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.4
8.6
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.2
8.8
Number of reviews
55 reviews
15 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 22.6 Mpx
Sensor Carl Zeiss Sony Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI 2 CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- 100 - 12800
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
2
Camera type

Black & white
--
Resolution
13 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ --
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • 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 13 Mpx 16 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size 1.12 µm --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
68
Mobile
72
Photo
62
Video
75
Mobile
75
Photo
74
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.9
9.3
Quality of nighttime photos
7.6
7.1
Quality of selfies
8.6
9.5
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.7
8.5
Number of reviews
55 reviews
15 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano 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
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • ANT+
  • APT-x
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)

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

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)

SAR
European measurement

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

 0.711 W/Kg on head
1.330 W/Kg on body 		0.410 W/Kg on head
1.120 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 0.490 W/Kg on head
0.770 W/Kg on body 		1.160 W/Kg on head
0.490 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.3
8.9
Quality of the GPS
9.2
8.9
And the WiFi?
9.2
9.0
Number of reviews
55 reviews
15 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3090 mAh
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3580 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge No Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 4%
    Less than half day
  • 11%
    Less than a day
  • 20%
    One day
  • 55%
    More than one day
  • 11%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 13%
    Less than a day
  • 20%
    One day
  • 53%
    More than one day
  • 13%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
55 reviews
15 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 9.0 P
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 60%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 40%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 7%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 73%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 20%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 2%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 31%
    Every six months
  • 61%
    Every two months or less
  • 7%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 64%
    Every six months
  • 21%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
55 reviews
15 reviews
Prices
From $ 433 --
From $ 162 --