Nokia Lumia 800C vs Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 800C vs Sony Xperia Tipo phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/5/2016 9:38 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 11:29 AM

Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X Nokia Lumia 800C 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1450
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) Compare Nokia Lumia 800C X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 800C

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14 Advantages Nokia Lumia 800C	vs	8 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
+1.4GHz 32bit Single-core75% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	800MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR2Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+16GB5 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2.49GB available)
+12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)7% Thinner	vs	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+480x800 pixels150% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+252 PPI40% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	180 PPI
+3.7"16% Larger screen	vs	3.2"
+(back) 8MP154% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
142 grams (4.97 ounces)	vs	+99 grams (3.47 ounces)43% Lighter
700000 apps (Marketplace)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use
3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A	vs	+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps132% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1450 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet

16 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

Proximity sensor

+9 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia Lumia 800C	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Lumia 800C	Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Other model names	Nokia 800c, Nokia Lumia 800 CDMA	Sony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21a, Sony Tapioca SS
Country or region available	China	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Nokia	Sony
Release date	6/1/2012	9/1/2012
Depth	12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)	61.2 x 116.5 millimeters (2.41 x 4.59 in)	57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)
Weight	142 grams (4.97 ounces)	99 grams (3.47 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia Lumia 800C	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.7" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~54.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	252 PPI	180 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia Lumia 800C	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
System version	Windows Phone 7.5 Mango	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Windows Phone 7.8	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Lumia 800C	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Lumia 800C	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	16GB	4GB (2.49GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Lumia 800C	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
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	3.1 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A	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 Lumia 800C	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	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 Lumia 800C	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
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 Lumia 800C	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Lumia 800C	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
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	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Lumia 800C	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Lumia 800C	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BV-5JW	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700
Battery capacity	1450 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	4.5 hours
Standby	158 hours (6.6 days)	545 hours (22.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia Lumia 800C	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push 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
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Cyan • Gorilla Glass Curved Screen • Nokia ClearBlack display • Carl Zeiss optics • Anti-glare polariser • Dolby Digital Plus sound	• Colors: Black, White, Red, Navy Blue • Sony xLOUD • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Lumia 800C	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
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)