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Sony Ericsson Satio vs Nokia 500

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Satio vs Nokia 500 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 500 X Sony Ericsson Satio 06Points
3.5"
TFT

360x640

12
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1110
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 500

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Satio} 6 Advantages Sony Ericsson Satio vs 500} 14 Advantages Nokia 500
+13 millimeters (0.51 inches)8%
Thinner
vs14.1 millimeters (0.56 inches)
+3.5"9%
Larger screen
vs3.2"
+(back) 12MP138%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Xenon flashAdvantage
The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Single-core67%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB (128MB available)vs+2GB15 times
More internal storage for applications and files
126 grams (4.41 ounces)vs+93 grams (3.26 ounces)35%
Lighter
210 PPIvs+229 PPI9%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1vs+Symbian ^3 Nokia BelleAdvantage
Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Resistivevs+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1000 mAhvs+1110 mAh11%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
2.0 + A2DPvs+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

16 Common items in both devices
256MB SDRAM / 256MB
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
16 million
360x640 pixels
Only digital zoom
VGA (640x480)
+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson SatioNokia 500
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ModelSony Ericsson SatioNokia 500
Other model namesSony Ericsson Satio U1i, U1a, SE IdouNokia 500, Nokia Fate
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSony EricssonNokia
Release date10/5/20099/1/2011
Depth13 millimeters (0.51 inches)14.1 millimeters (0.56 inches)
Size (width x height)55 x 112 millimeters (2.17 x 4.41 in)53.8 x 111.3 millimeters (2.12 x 4.38 in)
Weight126 grams (4.41 ounces)93 grams (3.26 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson SatioNokia 500
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~54.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~47.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels360x640 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)210 PPI229 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson SatioNokia 500
System versionSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1Symbian ^3 Anna
Firmware updatefeature not registeredSymbian ^3 Nokia Belle
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson SatioNokia 500
Chipset32bit: TI OMAP 343032bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGXfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson SatioNokia 500
RAM memory256MB SDRAM256MB
Internal storage256MB (128MB available)2GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson SatioNokia 500
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/3.6 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkU1i version:
UMTS 900/2100
U1a version:
UMTS 850/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Ericsson SatioNokia 500
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 15 fps
FlashXenon flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson SatioNokia 500
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)QCIF (176x144)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Ericsson SatioNokia 500
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, еAAC+, WMA

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson SatioNokia 500
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-out3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson SatioNokia 500
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson SatioNokia 500
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U
Battery capacity1000 mAh1110 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.9 hours5 hours
Standby340 hours (14.2 days)456 hours (19 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson SatioNokia 500
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Silver, Bordeaux
• 8GB microSD included
• WVGA 30fps via software update
• 3D stereo sound
• Touch capture
• DLNA
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White with covers
• Comes with two covers back over Blue and Red
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson SatioNokia 500
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.47W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.18W/kg (head)
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