Here is how Nokia 8 and Sony Xperia XZ1 stack up against the competition

Nokia launched its latest flagship, the Nokia 8 in the Indian market today. The company priced the device at a competitive price of Rs 36,999.[caption id="attachment_3942755" align="alignleft" width="380"] Image Credit: HMD Global, Nokia[/caption]Potential customers can get their hands on the device starting 14 October 2017. The device features a 5.3 inch, 2K, polarized display covered with Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The device packs in an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor along with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage expandable to 256 GB via a micro-SD card.However, Nokia is not the only flagship device launched in the smartphone market in past few weeks. Sony India launched its Xperia XZ1 on 25 August at an event in New Delhi. The company priced its latest flagship device at a price of Rs 44,990 and it is already available for users to purchase both on online as well as offline retail stores.The launch of two flagship smartphones from major companies like Nokia and Sony seems like the right time to pit them against each other. We will be pitting the smartphones against the competition to present a more comprehensive picture of how Nokia 8 and Sony Xperia XZ1 stack against the competition.One thing to note here is that we are just focusing on the hardware specifications of all the smartphones. Real world performance, will, of course, vary. We have taken Nokia 8, Sony Xperia XZ1, OnePlus 5, HTC U11 and Samsung S8 for this comparison. We have added all the specs of the smartphone below:

Smartphone	Nokia 8	Sony Xperia XZ1	OnePlus 5	HTC U11	Samsung S8
Display Size (inch)	5.3	5.2	5.5	5.5	5.8
Resolution (pixels)	1,440 x 2,560		1,080 x 1,920	1,440 x 2,560	1,440 x 2,960
Pixel Density (PPI)	554	424	401	534	570
Display Type	IPS LCD	IPS LCD	Optic AMOLED	Super LCD5	Super AMOLED
Dimensions(mm)	151.5x73.7x7.9	148 x 73.4 x 7.4	154.7 × 74.1 × 7.3	153.9x75.9x7.9	148.9 x 68.1 x 8
Weight (gm)	160	155	153	169	155
Dual SIM	Yes	Yes (Variant)	Yes	Yes	Yes (Variant)
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 835	Qualcomm Snapdragon 835	Qualcomm Snapdragon 835	Qualcomm Snapdragon 835	Qualcomm Snapdragon 83, Exynos 8895
CPU Cores	Octa-core	Octa-core	Octa-core	Octa-core	Octa-core, Octa-core
CPU Clock Speed (GHz)	4x Kryo @ 2.45 GHz & 4x Kryo @ 1.9 GHz	4x Kryo @ 2.45 GHz and 4x Kryo @1.9 GHz	4x Kryo 280 @ 2.45 & 4x Kryo 280 @ 1.9	4x Kryo 280 @ 2.45 & 4x Kryo 280 @ 1.9	4x Kryo 280 @ 2.35 & 4x Kryo 280 @ 1.9 and 4x Cortex A73 @ 2.3 & 4x Cortex A53 @ 1.7
GPU	Adreno 540	Adreno 540	Adreno 540	Adreno 540	Adreno 540, Mali G71MP20
RAM	6 GB, 4 GB	4 GB	6 GB, 8 GB	4 GB, 6 GB	4 GB
Ruggedness	IP54	IP68	–	IP67	IP68
On-Board Memory	64 GB, 128 GB	64 GB	64 GB or 128 GB	64 GB or 128 GB	64 GB
Expandable Memory	Yes, up to 256 GB	Yes, upto 256 GB	–	Yes, up to 256 GB	Yes, upto 256GB
Sensors	Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Heart rate	Fingerprint reader (side mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, barometer, compass	Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass	Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass	Iris scanner, fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Heart-rate, SpO2
Primary Camera	13 MP, f/2.0 and 13 MP, f/2.0	19 MP, f/2.0 EIS	16MP, f/1.7, 20MP, f/2.6	12 MP, f/1.7	12MP, f/1.7
Optical Image Stabilization	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes
Camera Array	Dual Camera	Single Camera	Dual Camera	Single Camera	Single Camera
Autofocus System	Phase detection, Laser Autofocus	Laser and Phase detection	Phase detection	Phase detection	Phase detection
Secondary Camera	13 MP	13 MP f/2.0	16MP, f/2.0	16 MP, f/2.0	8MP, f/1.7
Video Capture	4K	2160p@30 fps, 720p@960 fps	4K	4K	4K
Flash	Dual-LED	LED flash	Dual-LED	Dual-LED	LED
OS Version	Android 7.1.1	Android O 8.0	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 7.1 Nougat	Android 7.0 Nougat
AI (Smart Assistant)	Google Assistant	Google Assistant	Yes, Google Assistant	Google Assistant	Yes, Bixby
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
Bluetooth	v5, A2DP, LE	5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE	v5, A2DP, LE, aptX HD	v5, A2DP, aptX	v5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Fingerprint Scanner	Yes, Home button	Yes (side)	Yes, Home button	Yes, Home button	Yes, Rear button
3.5mm jack	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
USB Type	Type-C Reversible connector	Type-C Reversible connector	Type-C Reversible connector	Type-C Reversible connector	Type-C Reversible connector
USB Standard	USB v3.1	USB v3.1	USB 2.0	USB 3.1	USB 3.1
Battery (mAh)	3,090	2,700	3,300	3,000	3,000
Quick charge	Yes	Quick Charge 3.0	Yes, DASH Charge	Yes, Quick Charge 3	Yes
Colors	Tempered Blue, Polished Blue, Steel, Polished Copper	Moonlit Blue, Black, Warm Silver, Venus Pink	Midnight Black, Slate Gray	Amazing Silver, Sapphire Blue, Brilliant Black, Ice White, Solar Red	Midnight Black, Orchid Gray, Arctic Silver, Coral Blue, Maple Gold
Prices in India	Rs 36,999	Rs 44,990	Starting Rs 32,999	Rs. 51,990	Rs 57,900