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Apple iPhone 3GS (8GB) vs Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 3GS vs Sony Xperia Sola phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia Sola X Apple iPhone 3GS (8GB) 01Point
Apple iPhone 3GS (8GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1219
mAh

(Non removable)

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25Points Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i) Compare Apple iPhone 3GS X
Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.7"
LED

480x854

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1320
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)

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!

iPhone 3GS (8GB)} 1 Advantage Apple iPhone 3GS (8GB) vs Xperia Sola (MT27i)} 25 Advantages Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable		vsNot supported
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Dual-core100%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+512MB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
135 grams (4.73 ounces)vs+107 grams (3.75 ounces)26%
Lighter
12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)24%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels167%
Higher resolution screen
165 PPIvs+265 PPI61%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"vs+3.7"6%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
VGA (640x480)vs+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
3G HSDPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1219 mAhvs+1320 mAh8%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
16 Common items in both devices
8GB (5GB available)
16 million
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Compass
+9 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

iPhone 3GS (8GB)Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)
 
ModeliPhone 3GS (8GB)Xperia Sola (MT27i)
Other model namesApple iPhone 3GSSony Xperia sola MT27, Sony Pepper
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAppleSony
Release date6/19/2009, Announced: 4/13/20125/7/2012
Depth12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)59 x 116 millimeters (2.32 x 4.57 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)107 grams (3.75 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

iPhone 3GS (8GB)Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size3.5" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~55.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels (3:2)480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI265 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

iPhone 3GS (8GB)Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)
System versioniOS 3.0Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware updateiOS 6.0Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPhone 3GS (8GB)Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)
Chipset32bit: Samsung S5PC10032bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX535ARM Mali-400 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPhone 3GS (8GB)Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)
RAM memory256MB SDRAM512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)		8GB (5GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

iPhone 3GS (8GB)Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 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 networkUMTS 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPACSD, 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

iPhone 3GS (8GB)Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPhone 3GS (8GB)Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot 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

iPhone 3GS (8GB)Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphone2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4, MOVMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

iPhone 3GS (8GB)Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPhone 3GS (8GB)Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPhone 3GS (8GB)Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
616-0435		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1219 mAh1320 mAh
Charger, watts5W (5V/1A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy11.7 hours5 hours
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)475 hours (19.8 days)

➕ Other features

iPhone 3GS (8GB)Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)
Call controlVoice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customized with tutorialPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Audio/video player
• Image editor
iCloud service
• Google Maps
• Twitter		• Colors: Black, White, Red
• Sony Floating Touch
• Sony Reality Display
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• Sony xLOUD
• 3D surround sound
• Video stabiliser
• 3D Sweep Panorama
• NFC (Xperia Smart Tags)
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

iPhone 3GS (8GB)Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.26W/kg (head), 0.79W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.45W/kg (head), 0.4W/kg (body)1.25W/kg (head)
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