Sony Xperia J (ST26a) vs Samsung Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia J vs Samsung Galaxy S2 Lite phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/26/2012 10:13 AM, updated: 11/3/2021 11:17 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S2 Lite X Sony Xperia J (ST26a) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

12Points Samsung Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070) Compare Sony Xperia J X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

1.3mp

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

6 Advantages Sony Xperia J (ST26a)	vs	12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070)
+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)5% Thinner	vs	9.69 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+245 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+1750 mAh17% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)	vs	+1GHz 32bit Dual-core14% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR	vs	+768MB LPDDR50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)	vs	+8GB (6GB available)2 times More internal storage for applications and files
124 grams (4.34 ounces)	vs	+120 grams (4.2 ounces)3% Lighter
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 1.3MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G HSUPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

20 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)	Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070)
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Model	Xperia J (ST26a)	Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070)
Other model names	Sony Xperia J ST26, Sony JLo	Galaxy S2 Lite i9070, Galaxy S Advance
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, USA	Brazil
Brand	Sony	Samsung
Release date	10/29/2012	4/1/2012
Depth	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)	9.69 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	61.2 x 124.3 millimeters (2.41 x 4.89 in)	63 x 123.2 millimeters (2.48 x 4.85 in)
Weight	124 grams (4.34 ounces)	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)	Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels (16:9)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)	Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070)
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)	Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)	ARM Mali-400
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 1151 (v3)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)	Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	768MB LPDDR
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	8GB (6GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)	Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)	Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)	Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)	Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264	MP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)	Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)	Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)	Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB535151VU
Battery capacity	1750 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7.3 hours	7.3 hours
Standby	618 hours (25.8 days)	550 hours (22.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)	Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Yellow, Pink • Video stabiliser • xLoud • 3D surround sound audio • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • Curved glass Contour Display • Samsung TouchWiz UI • WiFi dual-band • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)	Galaxy S2 Lite (GT-i9070)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.63W/kg (head), 0.5W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.73W/kg (head)	feature not registered