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Nokia 3310 4G vs Sony Xperia U (ST25a)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 3310 4G vs Sony Xperia U phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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2.4"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
21Points Sony Xperia U (ST25a) Compare Nokia 3310 4G X
3.5"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia U (ST25a)

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 4G} 7 Advantages Nokia 3310 4G vs Xperia U (ST25a)} 21 Advantages Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
+1.2GHz 32bit Single-core10%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+512MB (256GB available)63 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+88 grams (3.08 ounces)25%
Lighter
vs110 grams (3.85 ounces)
+4G TD-LTEAdvantage
The 4G TD-LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G TD-LTE) 100 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
256MB LPDDRvs+512MB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
13.35 millimeters (0.53 inches)vs+12 millimeters (0.47 inches)11%
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+280 PPI68%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.4"vs+3.5"46%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 5MP162%
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
10 appsvs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+1320 mAh10%
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+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
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

11 Common items in both devices
Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
+4 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia 3310 4GSony Xperia U (ST25a)
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Model3310 4GXperia U (ST25a)
Other model namesHMD Nokia 3310 4G TA-1077Sony Xperia U ST25, Sony Kumquat
Country or region availableChina
China
(Latin America)BrazilCanadaUSA
(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
BrandNokiaSony
Release date2/1/20185/7/2012
Depth13.35 millimeters (0.53 inches)12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)52.4 x 117 millimeters (2.06 x 4.61 in)54 x 112 millimeters (2.13 x 4.41 in)
Weight88 grams (3.08 ounces)110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia 3310 4GSony Xperia U (ST25a)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size2.4" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~29.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~55.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels480x854 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)167 PPI280 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 3310 4GSony Xperia U (ST25a)
System versionProprietary OSAndroid 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 3310 4GSony Xperia U (ST25a)
Chipset32bit: Spreadtrum SC9820A (28nm)32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali 400ARM Mali-400 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 3310 4GSony Xperia U (ST25a)
RAM memory256MB LPDDR512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage512MB (256GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 3310 4GSony Xperia U (ST25a)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkTD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, TD-HSDPA, TD-LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia 3310 4GSony Xperia U (ST25a)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480)HD (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, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 3310 4GSony Xperia U (ST25a)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
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 4GSony Xperia U (ST25a)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AMR, MIDIMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 3310 4GSony Xperia U (ST25a)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 3310 4GSony Xperia U (ST25a)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 3310 4GSony Xperia U (ST25a)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4UL
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BA600
Battery capacity1200 mAh1320 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy8 hours5.6 hours
Standby288 hours (12 days)472 hours (19.7 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia 3310 4GSony Xperia U (ST25a)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push 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: Azure, Yellow, Warm Red, Charcoa
• YunOS
• Flashlight
• Colors: Black, White
• Exchangeable bottom caps: White, Black, Pink, Yellow
• Sony Reality Display
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• xLoud
• 3D surround sound
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 3310 4GSony Xperia U (ST25a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.09W/kg (head), 0.93W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.62W/kg (head)
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