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Nokia N97 vs Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)

Side by side comparison between Nokia N97 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 N97 11Points
Nokia N97
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

360x640

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
13Points Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) Compare Nokia N97 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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N97} 11 Advantages Nokia N97 vs Xperia Tipo (ST21a)} 13 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
+32GB12 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs4GB (2.49GB available)
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos		vs260 thousand
+360x640 pixels50%
Higher resolution screen		vs320x480 pixels
+210 PPI17%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs180 PPI
+3.5"9%
Larger screen		vs3.2"
+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 3.1MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures		vsNot supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies		vsNot supported
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video		vsNot supported
+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable		vsNot supported
434MHz 32bit Single-corevs+800MHz 32bit Single-core94%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAMvs+512MB LPDDR3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
150 grams (5.25 ounces)vs+99 grams (3.47 ounces)52%
Lighter
18.25 millimeters (0.72 inches)vs+13 millimeters (0.51 inches)40%
Thinner
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
Resistivevs+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
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
15 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
VGA (640x480)
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
+8 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Nokia N97Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
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ModelNokia N97Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Other model namesNokia N97 RM-505, RM-506, RM-507, N97 USSony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21a, Sony Tapioca SS
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
BrandNokiaSony
Release date6/11/20099/1/2012
Depth18.25 millimeters (0.72 inches)13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)55.3 x 117.2 millimeters (2.18 x 4.61 in)57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)
Weight150 grams (5.25 ounces)99 grams (3.47 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia N97Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~52.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)210 PPI180 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia N97Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
System versionSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1Android 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 N97Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Chipset32bit: ARM 1136JF-S32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 434MHz ARM11 (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 N97Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
RAM memory128MB SDRAM512MB LPDDR
Internal storage32GB4GB (2.49GB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia N97Sony 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 / 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 N97Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashNot 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredNot supported
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia N97Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)QCIF (176x144)Not 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 N97Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, RealVideoMP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia N97Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV output3.5mm (same audio output)Not supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia N97Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia N97Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-4L		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BA700
Battery capacity1500 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.3 hours4.5 hours
Standby400 hours (16.7 days)545 hours (22.7 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia N97Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Carl Zeiss optics
• 3D stereo sound
• Nokia Maps 2.0 Touch
Java framework		• Colors: Black, White, Red, Navy Blue
• Sony xLOUD
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia N97Sony 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.)feature not registered1.62W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)
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