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Sony Xperia XA1 Plus: hardware comparison vs Moto G5 Plus, Nokia 6

By Preslav Kateliev

Updated: Aug 31, 2017, 6:52 AM

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Sony Xperia XA1 Plus: hardware comparison vs Moto G5 Plus, Nokia 6

So, Sony has introduced a new entry in it's bezel-less XA series — the Xperia XA1 Plus. Well, when we say "bezel-less" here, we actually mean thin side bezels. That thing still has a forehead and a chin for days. Anyway, we are not here to talk about physical size. Instead, we'd like to take a gander at those specs. And more specifically — how it compares to other recent (and quite popular) midrangers!

So, we've got the Moto G5 Plus on one side and Nokia 6 on the other. The former has won user hearts by doing what the Moto G line has always been doing — low price, OK specs, stellar performance. The Nokia 6 still kind of relies on its name as it hasn't had time to prove itself in terms of longevity and performance over time, but it's still a very, very solid midranger for not a lot of cash.

That all said, let's see how all those three compare!

Design

Dimensions

6.06 x 2.98 x 0.33 inches
154 x 75.8 x 8.4 mm

5.91 x 2.91 x 0.38 inches
150.2 x 74 x 9.7 mm

6.10 x 2.95 x 0.34 inches
155 x 75 x 8.7 mm

Weight

5.96 oz (169.0 g)

5.47 oz (155.0 g)

6.70 oz (190.0 g)

Materials

Back: Aluminum

Back: Aluminum
Frame: Plastic

Back: Plastic
Frame: Aluminum

Resistance

Splash

Biometrics

Fingerprint (touch)

Features

Touch sensitive control keys

Display

Size

5.5-inch

5.2-inch

5.5-inch

Technology

IPS LCD

Screen-to-body

71.58 %

67.18 %

71.83 %

Peak brightness

450 cd/m2 (nit)

Features

Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip

Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 8937

Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 8953

MediaTek Helio P20 MT6757 (16 nm)

Processor

Octa-core
1400 MHz
ARM Cortex-A53
64-bit

Octa-core
2000 MHz
ARM Cortex-A53
64-bit

Octa-core
2300 MHz
ARM Cortex-A53
64-bit

GPU

Adreno 505

Adreno 506

Mali-T880 MP2

RAM

3GB (LPDDR3)

4GB (LPDDR3)

3GB (LPDDR4)

Internal storage

32GB

64GB

32GB

Android (9.0 Pie, 8.1 Oreo, 8.0 Oreo, 7.1 Nougat)

Android (8.1 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat)

Android (8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat)

Battery

Capacity

3000 mAh

3430 mAh

Charging

Fast charging

MediaTek Pump Express

Talk time

21.00 hours

Stand-by time

31.8 days (762 hours)

Talk time (3G)

18.00 hours

22.00 hours

Stand-by time (3G)

32.0 days (768 hours)

32.5 days (781 hours)

Stand-by time (4G)

34.7 days (833 hours)

Music playback

22.00 hours

94.00 hours

Video playback

19.00 hours

Camera

Rear

Single camera

Main camera

16 MP (Features: Laser and PDAF)

12 MP (Features: PDAF)

23 MP (Features: PDAF)

Aperture size: F2.0
Pixel size: 1 μm

Aperture size: F1.7
Focal length: 26 mm
Sensor size: 1/2.5"
Pixel size: 1.4 μm

Aperture size: F2.0
Focal length: 24 mm
Sensor size: 1/2.3"

Video recording

1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps)

1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)

Video calling, Video sharing

EIS, Video calling, Video sharing

Object tracking, EIS, Video calling, Video sharing

Front

8 MP

5 MP

8 MP

Video capture

1920x1080 (Full HD)

1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)

Buyers information

MSRP

$ 229

$ 380

See the full Nokia 6 vs Motorola Moto G5 Plus vs Sony Xperia XA1 Plus specs comparison or compare them to other phones using our Phone Comparison Tool.

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Preslav, a member of the PhoneArena team since 2014, is a mobile technology enthusiast with a penchant for integrating tech into his hobbies and work. Whether it's writing articles on an iPad Pro, recording band rehearsals with multiple phones, or exploring the potential of mobile gaming through services like GeForce Now and Steam Link, Preslav's approach is hands-on and innovative. His balanced perspective allows him to appreciate both Android and iOS ecosystems, focusing on performance, camera quality, and user experience over brand loyalty.

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