Nokia X10 vs Sony Xperia 1

The Nokia X10 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480, while the Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 leads — 55/100 vs 35/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia X10 has the bigger battery (4470 mAh vs 3330); the Sony Xperia 1 is faster in AnTuTu (891,237 vs 435,710); the Sony Xperia 1 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 210g).

The Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Nokia X10 by 20 points (55/100 vs 35/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia X10
Performance 38
Display 42
Camera 31
Battery 32
Portability 41
Value for money 12
Sony Xperia 1
Performance 55
Display 100
Camera
Battery 12
Portability 70
Value for money
What makes Nokia X10 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4470 vs 3330 mAh

  • Longer battery life (32/100 vs 12/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 891237 vs 435710
  • Better Geekbench Single: 968 vs 689
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2731 vs 1597
  • Lighter: 178g vs 210g

  • Higher performance (55/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better portability (70/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia X10 vs the Sony Xperia 1, the Sony Xperia 1 scores 20 points higher (55/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 leads (55/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia X10 leads (32/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Nokia X10 (55/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Nokia X10 (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia X10 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (32/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Nokia X10 (70/100 vs 41/100).

Nokia X10: The Nokia X10 is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 1: The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia X10 Sony Xperia 1
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 435710 891237
Geekbench Single 689 968
Geekbench Multi 1597 2731
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.5" OLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1644x3840
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 4470 mAh 3330 mAh
Charging 18W 18W
Main camera 48 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 12 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 6GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB
OS Android 11 Android 9.0 (Pie)
Brightness (peak) 450 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 168.9×79.7×9.1 mm 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm
Weight 210 g 178 g
Launch price $309
Camera comparison
Nokia X10
  • Main: 48MP f/1.79
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
31
camera
Sony Xperia 1
  • Main: —
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
camera
Display comparison
Nokia X10
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
42
display
Sony Xperia 1
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: —
100
display
Battery and charging
Nokia X10
  • 4470 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
32
battery
Sony Xperia 1
  • 3330 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia X10 and Sony Xperia 1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia X10 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480
35/100
435710 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
55/100 +51.1%
891237 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 leads Nokia X10 by 51.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia X10
$309
Sony Xperia 1
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Nokia X10 (55/100 vs 38/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Nokia X10 (100/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia X10 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (32/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Nokia X10 (70/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia X10 or the Sony Xperia 1?

The Sony Xperia 1 significantly outperforms the Nokia X10 by 20 points (55/100 vs 35/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia X10 and the Sony Xperia 1?

The Nokia X10 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Sony Xperia 1 — 55/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nokia X10 or the Sony Xperia 1?

The Sony Xperia 1 leads on performance (55/100 vs 38/100).

Should you choose the Nokia X10 over the Sony Xperia 1?

The Nokia X10 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.