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Nokia C2-05 vs Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)

Side by side comparison between Nokia C2-05 vs Sony Xperia Tipo phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X Nokia C2-05 01Point
Nokia C2-05
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2"
TFT

240x320

0.3
MP
16MB
RAM

Single-core

860
mAh

(Removable)

vs
18Points Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) Compare Nokia C2-05 X
Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
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 (ST21a)

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C2-05} 1 Advantage Nokia C2-05 vs Xperia Tipo (ST21a)} 18 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
+200 PPI11%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs180 PPI
16MB SDRAMvs+512MB LPDDR31 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MB (10MB available)vs+4GB (2.49GB available)254 times
More internal storage for applications and files
16.28 millimeters (0.64 inches)vs+13 millimeters (0.51 inches)25%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+260 thousand3 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+320x480 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
2"vs+3.2"60%
Larger screen
(back) 0.3MPvs+(back) 3.1MP9 times
Higher resolution main camera
QCIF (128x96)vs+VGA (640x480)24 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
2G EDGEvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps30 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
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
860 mAhvs+1500 mAh74%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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
WAP, HTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
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
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
99 grams (3.47 ounces)
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
+4 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia C2-05Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
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ModelNokia C2-05Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Other model namesNokia C2-05 Touch and Type, Nokia C205Sony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21a, Sony Tapioca SS
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
BrandNokiaSony
Release date12/1/20119/1/2012
Depth16.28 millimeters (0.64 inches)13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)47.77 x 103 millimeters (1.88 x 4.06 in)57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)
Weight99 grams (3.47 ounces)99 grams (3.47 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia C2-05Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~25.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)200 PPI180 PPI
Colors65 thousand260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia C2-05Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
System versionNokia Series OS S40 Platform 1.0Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia C2-05Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Chipset32bit32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia C2-05Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
RAM memory16MB SDRAM512MB LPDDR
Internal storage64MB (10MB available)4GB (2.49GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia C2-05Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 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 networkNot supportedUMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, 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 C2-05Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Back camera (main camera)0.3 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution640x480 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (128x96) 15 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
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
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia C2-05Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
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

Nokia C2-05Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia C2-05Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
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 supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia C2-05Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia C2-05Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4C		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BA700
Battery capacity860 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours4.5 hours
Standby600 hours (25 days)545 hours (22.7 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia C2-05Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Pink, Blue
• Series 40 Theme v3.0
• Facebook, Twitter
Java framework		• Colors: Black, White, Red, Navy Blue
• Sony xLOUD
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia C2-05Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.37W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.6W/kg (head)1.62W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)
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