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Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA) vs Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)

Side by side comparison between Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA) vs Sony Xperia Go phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia Go X Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA) 05Points
2.4"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

950
mAh

(Removable)

vs
25Points Sony Xperia Go (ST27a) Compare Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA) X
3.5"
LED

320x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1305
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)

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!

X5 (TD-SCDMA)} 5 Advantages Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA) vs Xperia Go (ST27a)} 25 Advantages Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)
+167 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
264MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Dual-core4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MBvs+512MB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (80MB available)vs+8GB (4GB available)50 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 8GB microSDvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
120 grams (4.2 ounces)vs+110 grams (3.85 ounces)9%
Lighter
14.7 millimeters (0.58 inches)vs+9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)50%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
240x320 pixelsvs+320x480 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
2.4"vs+3.5"46%
Larger screen
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 TD-HSDPAvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G TD-HSDPA) 2 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
950 mAhvs+1305 mAh37%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
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.
2.0 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

12 Common items in both devices
16 million
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Accelerometer
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
+5 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 X5 (TD-SCDMA)Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)
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ModelNokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)Xperia Go (ST27a)
Other model namesNokia X5-00, Nokia X5 for China MobileSony Xperia Advance ST27a, Sony Lotus
Country or region availableChina
China
(Latin America)
(Latin America)
BrandNokiaSony
Release date7/1/20107/1/2012
Depth14.7 millimeters (0.58 inches)9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)49.8 x 113 millimeters (1.96 x 4.45 in)60.3 x 111 millimeters (2.37 x 4.37 in)
Weight120 grams (4.2 ounces)110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size2.4" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~31.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~54.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)167 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)
System versionSymbian 9.3 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)
Chipset32bit32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 264MHz ARM9 (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredARM Mali-400
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)
RAM memory128MB512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage256MB (80MB available)8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 8GB microSD
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, TD-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 X5 (TD-SCDMA)Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 15 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED 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 focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)
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 X5 (TD-SCDMA)Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.263MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5F
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity950 mAh1305 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.6 hours5.5 hours
Standby165 hours (6.9 days)460 hours (19.2 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Various
• Dual mode GSM/TD-SCDMA phone
Java framework
• Colors: White, Black, Yellow
• Sony Reality Display
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• 3D surround sound
• Sony xLOUD
• Video stabiliser
• WiFi hotspot
• IP67 certified: dust and water proof
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia X5 (TD-SCDMA)Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.12W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.89W/kg (head)
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