Nokia X20 vs Sony Xperia 1 VI

The Nokia X20 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480, while the Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads — 64/100 vs 39/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VI has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4470); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VI is faster in AnTuTu (2,096,581 vs 435,710); the Sony Xperia 1 VI is noticeably lighter (192g vs 220g).

The Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 by 25 points (64/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia X20
Performance 38
Display 42
Camera 47
Battery 32
Portability 36
Value for money 14
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Performance 81
Display 80
Camera 39
Battery 53
Portability 62
Value for money
What makes Nokia X20 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (47/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VI better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2096581 vs 435710
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 689
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 1597
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4470 mAh
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 192g vs 220g

  • Higher performance (81/100 vs 38/100)
  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better portability (62/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia X20 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VI, the Sony Xperia 1 VI scores 25 points higher (64/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (81/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (53/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (81/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X20 is a bit better (47/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Nokia X20 (53/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Nokia X20 (62/100 vs 36/100).

Nokia X20: The Nokia X20 is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 1 VI: The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia X20 Sony Xperia 1 VI
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 435710 2096581
Geekbench Single 689 2205
Geekbench Multi 1597 7192
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.5" LTPO OLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2340
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4470 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 30W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 64 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 32 MP 12 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11 Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades
Brightness (peak) 450 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 168.9×79.7×9.1 mm 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm
Weight 220 g 192 g
Launch price $415
Camera comparison
Nokia X20
  • Main: 64MP f/1.79
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 32MP
47
camera
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
39
camera
Display comparison
Nokia X20
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
42
display
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Nokia X20
  • 4470 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
32
battery
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
53
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia X20 and Sony Xperia 1 VI, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia X20 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480
39/100
435710 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 VI Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
64/100 +79.2%
2096581 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 VI leads Nokia X20 by 79.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia X20
$415
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (81/100 vs 38/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (80/100 vs 42/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia X20 is a bit better (47/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Nokia X20 (53/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Nokia X20 (62/100 vs 36/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia X20 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Sony Xperia 1 VI significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 by 25 points (64/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia X20 and the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Nokia X20 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VI — 64/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia X20 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Nokia X20 leads on camera score (47/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia X20 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Sony Xperia 1 VI leads on performance (81/100 vs 38/100).

Should you choose the Nokia X20 over the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Nokia X20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.