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Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 3310 3G vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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2.4"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
N/A
1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
22Points Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a) Compare Nokia 3310 3G X
4"
LED

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)

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!

3310 3G (TA-1006)} 2 Advantages Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006) vs Xperia Ray (ST18a)} 22 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
+88 grams (3.08 ounces)14%
Lighter
vs100 grams (3.5 ounces)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
460MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Single-core108%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB (64MB available)vs+1GB (300MB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
13.35 millimeters (0.53 inches)vs+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)42%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
167 PPIvs+245 PPI47%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.4"vs+4"67%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1000 apps (Nokia Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+1500 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+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.
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

14 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front
LED flash
Only digital zoom
3G HSUPA
7.2 Mbps
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Model3310 3G (TA-1006)Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Other model namesHMD Nokia 3310 2017 Dual-sim TA-1006, TA-1006Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray ST18, SE Urushi
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
BrandNokiaSony Ericsson
Release date9/30/20179/1/2011
Depth13.35 millimeters (0.53 inches)9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)52.4 x 117 millimeters (2.06 x 4.61 in)53 x 111 millimeters (2.09 x 4.37 in)
Weight88 grams (3.08 ounces)100 grams (3.5 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size2.4" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~29.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~74.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)167 PPI245 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
System versionNokia Series OS 30+Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Chipset32bit: Spreadtrum SC7701B (40nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 460MHz ARM926EJ-S (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
RAM memoryfeature not registered512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage128MB (64MB available)1GB (300MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandDual-Band 900/1800Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 900/1800Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED 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
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
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

Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC+MP3, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4UL
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BA700
Battery capacity1200 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.5 hours7 hours
Standby576 hours (24 days)440 hours (18.3 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Warm Red, Azure, Yellow, Charcoa
• Gameloft Snake Xenzia
• WH-108 headset
• Flashlight
• Colors: Black, Gold, White, Pink
• 4GB microSD included
• Open ES 1.1
• Video stabilizer
• PlayNow
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• SE Timescape
• Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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