Orange Monte Carlo vs Sony Xperia J (ST26a)

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Side by side comparison between Orange Monte Carlo vs Sony Xperia J phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/22/2012 1:19 PM, updated: 11/3/2021 11:17 AM

Compare Sony Xperia J X Orange Monte Carlo 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

13Points Sony Xperia J (ST26a) Compare Orange Monte Carlo X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia J (ST26a)

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!

2 Advantages Orange Monte Carlo	vs	13 Advantages Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)3% Lighter	vs	124 grams (4.34 ounces)
+4.3"8% Larger screen	vs	4"
800MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)25% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB (150MB available)	vs	+4GB (2GB available)13 times More internal storage for applications and files
10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)	vs	+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)13% Thinner
480x800 pixels	vs	+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen
217 PPI	vs	+245 PPI13% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
3G HSDPA	vs	+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
1400 mAh	vs	+1750 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
802.11 a/b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

23 Common items in both devices

512MB / 512MB LPDDR

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

16 million

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Orange Monte Carlo	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Monte Carlo	Xperia J (ST26a)
Other model names	ZTE Skate, Orange Monte Carlo	Sony Xperia J ST26, Sony JLo
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Brazil, USA
Brand	Orange	Sony
Release date	8/1/2011	10/29/2012
Depth	10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.8 x 125.9 millimeters (2.67 x 4.96 in)	61.2 x 124.3 millimeters (2.41 x 4.89 in)
Weight	120 grams (4.2 ounces)	124 grams (4.34 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Orange Monte Carlo	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	480x854 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	217 PPI	245 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Orange Monte Carlo	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
System version	Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Orange Monte Carlo	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 1151 (v3)
💽 Memory and storage
	Orange Monte Carlo	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
RAM memory	512MB	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	512MB (150MB available)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Orange Monte Carlo	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	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
	Orange Monte Carlo	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480)	VGA (640x480)
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Orange Monte Carlo	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	640x480 pixels
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
	Orange Monte Carlo	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Orange Monte Carlo	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
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 [wifi3] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	feature not registered	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Orange Monte Carlo	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Orange Monte Carlo	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) Li3714T42P3h853448	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	1750 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	7.3 hours
Standby	288 hours (12 days)	618 hours (25.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Orange Monte Carlo	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	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 • UMA • Wi-Fi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Yellow, Pink • Video stabiliser • xLoud • 3D surround sound audio • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Orange Monte Carlo	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.63W/kg (head), 0.5W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.73W/kg (head)