Nokia Lumia 830 vs Sony Xperia XA1: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Nokia Lumia 830 vs Sony Xperia XA1. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Nokia Lumia 830Nokia Lumia 830Global · 1GB · 16GB
Sony Xperia XA1Sony Xperia XA1International · 3GB · 32GB · G3116 Dual
Technical data sheets

Basics
Nokia Lumia 830
Nokia Lumia 830
Global · 1GB · 16GB
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Sony Xperia XA1
Sony Xperia XA1
International · 3GB · 32GB · G3116 Dual
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available 6.3 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 5.1Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 4.7Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 5.7Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 5.4 Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 4.5 Battery

User reviews
User score
7.6
14 reviews
6.1
32 reviews

Technical specifications of the Nokia Lumia 830 vs Sony Xperia XA1

Specs Nokia Lumia 830 prices Nokia Lumia 830
Global · 1GB · 16GB 		Sony Xperia XA1 prices Sony Xperia XA1
International · 3GB · 32GB · G3116 Dual
Inches 5" 5"
Resolution HD HD
Usable surface 70% useful 71% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 70.7 mm
139.4 mm
8.5 mm 		67.0 mm
145.0 mm
8.0 mm
Weight 150 g 143 g
Micro SnapD. 400
Quad-Core 		Helio P20
Octa-Core
RAM 1 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 21.348
v? 		76.548
v?
Battery 2200 mAh 2300 mAh
Main Camera 1
10.1 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

1
23 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX300 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 0.9 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Windows Phone 8.1 Android 8.0 Oreo

Brand
Brand Nokia Sony
Aliases -- G3112, G3116

Release Date
Release date September 2014,
9 years ago 		February 2017,
7 years ago
State Not available On Sale
Market Global International

Design & Materials

Structure

Nokia Lumia 830
Sony Xperia XA1
Nokia Lumia 830
Sony Xperia XA1
Size
70.7 mm • 139.4 mm • 8.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
67.0 mm • 145.0 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 150 g 143 g
Usable surface 70 % 71 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Plastic
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

White

Green

Orange
Black

White

Gold

Pink

Screen
Diagonal 5" 5"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution HD
720 x 1280 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px
Density 294 Pixels per inch 294 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • ClearBlack display
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.1
6.0
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.1
8.0
Is it comfortable?
8.0
8.1
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.3
6.2
Number of reviews
14 reviews
32 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 MediaTek Helio P20 (MT6757)
CPU 4x Cortex-A7 1.2 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 2.39 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz
Type Quad-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 16 nm
64 Bits No Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 305 ARM Mali-T880 MP2 900MHz

RAM
RAM 1 GB 3 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
21.348
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 40% of devices
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76.548
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 45% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 32 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No No

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

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.8
6.8
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
7.7
7.3
What's your experience been with demanding games?
6.4
7.3
Number of reviews
14 reviews
32 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 10.1 Mpx 23 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX300 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO 100 - 3200 100 - 6400
Pixel size 1.10 µm 1.08 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/2.3"

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Scene mode
  • 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 0.9 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.2
8.0
Quality of nighttime photos
8.1
6.2
Quality of selfies
5.8
7.1
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.9
7.5
Number of reviews
14 reviews
32 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
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 Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

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

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • GATT (Generic Attribute Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • 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
  • Wi-Fi
  • Cell ID
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS

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

SAR
European measurement

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

 0.460 W/Kg on head
0.590 W/Kg on body 		0.570 W/Kg on head
1.500 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 0.870 W/Kg on head
0.830 W/Kg on body 		1.310 W/Kg on head
0.940 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.7
7.8
Quality of the GPS
8.7
8.3
And the WiFi?
8.2
7.9
Number of reviews
14 reviews
32 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2200 mAh
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2300 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge No Yes
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 14%
    Less than a day
  • 57%
    One day
  • 21%
    More than one day
  • 7%
    Two days or more
  • 22%
    Less than half day
  • 25%
    Less than a day
  • 25%
    One day
  • 28%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
14 reviews
32 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1
    Windows Phone 8.1 , 9 years ago
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
Google Services (official) -- Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 7%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 93%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 66%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 31%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 7%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 50%
    Every six months
  • 36%
    Every two months or less
  • 3%
    Never
  • 28%
    Once a year
  • 38%
    Every six months
  • 31%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
14 reviews
32 reviews
Prices
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From $ 149 --