Nokia X20 vs Sony Xperia Pro-I

The Nokia X20 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $415 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia Pro-I leads — 50/100 vs 39/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia Pro-I has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4470); the main camera is 64 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia Pro-I is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 435,710).

The Sony Xperia Pro-I is noticeably better than the Nokia X20 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia X20
Performance 38
Display 42
Camera 47
Battery 32
Portability 36
Value for money 14
Sony Xperia Pro-I
Performance 63
Display 90
Camera 20
Battery 35
Portability 43
Value for money 4
What makes Nokia X20 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
  • Cheaper at launch: $415 vs $1799

  • Better camera (47/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 435710
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 689
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 1597
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4470 mAh
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 211g vs 220g

  • Higher performance (63/100 vs 38/100)
  • Longer battery life (35/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better portability (43/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia X20 vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Sony Xperia Pro-I scores 11 points higher (50/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I leads (63/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X20 leads (47/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Nokia X20 — 14/100, Sony Xperia Pro-I — 4/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I notably outperforms the Nokia X20 (63/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X20 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (47/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the Nokia X20 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100).

Nokia X20: The Nokia X20 is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia Pro-I: The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia X20 Sony Xperia Pro-I
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 435710 1119714
Geekbench Single 689 1488
Geekbench Multi 1597 3373
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.5" OLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1644x3840
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4470 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 18W 30W
Main camera 64 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB 512GB
OS Android 11 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 450 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65/IP68
Dimensions 168.9×79.7×9.1 mm 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm
Weight 220 g 211 g
Launch price $415 $1799
Camera comparison
Nokia X20
  • Main: 64MP f/1.79
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 32MP
47
camera
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Display comparison
Nokia X20
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
42
display
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Nokia X20
  • 4470 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
32
battery
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia X20 and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia X20 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480
39/100
435710 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia Pro-I Snapdragon 888
50/100 +61.1%
1119714 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia Pro-I leads Nokia X20 by 61.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia X20
$415
Sony Xperia Pro-I
$1799

Launch price difference: $1384. Nokia X20 was $1384 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I notably outperforms the Nokia X20 (63/100 vs 38/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (90/100 vs 42/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia X20 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (47/100 vs 20/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the Nokia X20 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia X20 or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Sony Xperia Pro-I is noticeably better than the Nokia X20 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Nokia X20 and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Nokia X20 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia X20 or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Nokia X20 leads on camera score (47/100 vs 20/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia X20 or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Sony Xperia Pro-I leads on performance (63/100 vs 38/100).

Should you choose the Nokia X20 over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Nokia X20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.