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Nokia N70 (3G) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)

Side by side comparison between Nokia N70 vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray X Nokia N70 (3G) 00Point
Nokia N70 (3G)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.1"
TFT

176x208

2
MP

0.3mp

32MB
RAM

Single-core

970
mAh

(Removable)

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27Points Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a) Compare Nokia N70 X
Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
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!

N70 (3G)} 0 Advantage Nokia N70 (3G) vs Xperia Ray (ST18a)} 27 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
220MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Single-core4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
32MB SDRAMvs+512MB LPDDR215 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
48MB (22MB available)vs+1GB (300MB available)13 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 2GB MMCvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
126 grams (4.41 ounces)vs+100 grams (3.5 ounces)26%
Lighter
22.8 millimeters (0.9 inches)vs+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)143%
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
176x208 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels10 times
Higher resolution screen
130 PPIvs+245 PPI88%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.1"vs+4"90%
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
CIF (352x288)vs+HD (1280x720)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
3G UMTSvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G UMTS) 0.384 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps18 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
970 mAhvs+1500 mAh55%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
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.
2.0vs+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
10 Common items in both devices
Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front
LED flash
Only digital zoom
(front) 0.3MP
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Video calling
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📱 Model features

Nokia N70 (3G)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
ModelN70 (3G)Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Other model namesNokia N70-1, Nokia N70 3GSony Ericsson Xperia Ray ST18, SE Urushi
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
BrandNokiaSony Ericsson
Release date9/1/20059/1/2011
Depth22.8 millimeters (0.9 inches)9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)53 x 108.8 millimeters (2.09 x 4.28 in)53 x 111 millimeters (2.09 x 4.37 in)
Weight126 grams (4.41 ounces)100 grams (3.5 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia N70 (3G)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size2.1" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~24.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~74.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution176x208 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)130 PPI245 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia N70 (3G)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
System versionSymbian 8.1 S60 2nd Edition Feature Pack 3Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia N70 (3G)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 171032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 220MHz ARM926TEJ (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 N70 (3G)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
RAM memory32MB SDRAM512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage48MB (22MB available)1GB (300MB available)
External storageUntil 2GB MMC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia N70 (3G)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.384 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandTri-Band 900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 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 networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTSGPRS, 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 N70 (3G)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)CIF (352x288) 15 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 N70 (3G)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels640x480 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 N70 (3G)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphoneNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4, H.263, 3GPPMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC+, AMR, RAMP3, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia N70 (3G)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.02.1 + 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 N70 (3G)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia N70 (3G)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5C		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BA700
Battery capacity970 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy3.5 hours7 hours
Standby265 hours (11 days)440 hours (18.3 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia N70 (3G)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Silver, Pearl, Black Music Edition
• 64MB DV-RS-MMC card included
• Video Call front camera
Java framework		• 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 N70 (3G)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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