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Nokia N85 vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)

Side by side comparison between Nokia N85 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 N85 02Points
Nokia N85
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.6"
AMOLED

240x320

5
MP

0.1mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
22Points Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a) Compare Nokia N85 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!

N85} 2 Advantages Nokia N85 vs Xperia Ray (ST18a)} 22 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LED-Backlit LCD
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable		vsNot supported
369MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Single-core185%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAMvs+512MB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
78MB (74MB available)vs+1GB (300MB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 8GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
128 grams (4.48 ounces)vs+100 grams (3.5 ounces)28%
Lighter
16 millimeters (0.63 inches)vs+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)70%
Thinner
240x320 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
154 PPIvs+245 PPI59%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.6"vs+4"54%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 0.1MPvs+(front) 0.3MP2 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+HD (1280x720)2 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 HSDPAvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+1500 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+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
14 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia N85Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
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ModelNokia N85Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Other model namesNokia N85Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray ST18, SE Urushi
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
BrandNokiaSony Ericsson
Release date10/6/20089/1/2011
Depth16 millimeters (0.63 inches)9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)50 x 103 millimeters (1.97 x 4.06 in)53 x 111 millimeters (2.09 x 4.37 in)
Weight128 grams (4.48 ounces)100 grams (3.5 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia N85Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size2.6" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~40.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~74.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)154 PPI245 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia N85Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
System versionSymbian 9.3 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia N85Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Chipset32bit: ARM 1136JF-S32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 369MHz ARM11 (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 N85Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
RAM memory128MB SDRAM512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage78MB (74MB available)1GB (300MB available)
External storageUntil 8GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia N85Sony 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 / Upload3.6 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 networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, 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 N85Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia N85Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Front camera (secondary)0.1 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution352x288 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 N85Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia N85Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia N85Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia N85Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5K		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BA700
Battery capacity1200 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.5 hours7 hours
Standby363 hours (15.1 days)440 hours (18.3 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia N85Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice 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: Copper, Black
• Carl Zeiss Optics
• Nokia Navi Wheel
• 3D stereo sound
• UPnP
• DLNA
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 N85Sony 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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