Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036) vs Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)

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

12/29/2017 4:29 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 11:29 AM

Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.4"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

N/A

1200
mAh

(Removable)

15Points Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) Compare Nokia 3310 3G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)

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!

2 Advantages Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	vs	15 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)
+85 grams (2.98 ounces)16% Lighter	vs	99 grams (3.47 ounces)
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
460MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+800MHz 32bit Single-core83% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB (64MB available)	vs	+4GB (2.49GB available)39 times More internal storage for applications and files
13.35 millimeters (0.53 inches)	vs	+13 millimeters (0.51 inches)3% Thinner
240x320 pixels	vs	+320x480 pixels100% Higher resolution screen
167 PPI	vs	+180 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.4"	vs	+3.2"33% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 3.1MP64% Higher resolution main camera
1000 apps (Nokia Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supported	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+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

TFT LCD

260 thousand

Only digital zoom

VGA (640x480)

3G HSUPA

7.2 Mbps

+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	3310 3G (TA-1036)	Xperia Tipo (ST21i)
Other model names	HMD Nokia 3310 2017 Single-Sim TA-1022, TA-1036	Sony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21i, Sony Tapioca SS
Country or region available	USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan	(Global, International)
Brand	Nokia	Sony
Release date	9/30/2017	9/1/2012
Depth	13.35 millimeters (0.53 inches)	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)	52.4 x 117 millimeters (2.06 x 4.61 in)	57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)
Weight	85 grams (2.98 ounces)	99 grams (3.47 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2.4" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~29.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	167 PPI	180 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)
System version	Nokia Series OS 30+	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)
Chipset	32bit: Spreadtrum SC7701B (40nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 460MHz ARM926EJ-S (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)
RAM memory	feature not registered	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	128MB (64MB available)	4GB (2.49GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	7.2/5.76 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 (TA-1036), GSM 900/1800 (TA-1022)	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TA-1036 version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 TA-1022 version: UMTS 900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
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
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
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	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
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
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
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263	MP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC+	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)
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	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-4UL	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6.5 hours	4.5 hours
Standby	648 hours (27 days)	545 hours (22.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
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☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.37W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.62W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)