Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)

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

5/11/2020 5:12 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 5:12 PM

Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray X Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

1.8"
MONO

240x320

N/A

17Points Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness X

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!

2 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness	vs	17 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
+2GB6 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	1GB (300MB available)
+70 grams (2.45 ounces)43% Lighter	vs	100 grams (3.5 ounces)
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	vs	+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)38% Thinner
Monochromatic	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
2	vs	+16 million7999998 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixels	vs	+480x854 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
222 PPI	vs	+245 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1.8"	vs	+4"122% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+(back) 8MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supported	vs	+HD (1280x720)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 apps	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
proprietary audio output	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supported	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster

9 Common items in both devices

3G HSUPA

7.2 Mbps

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

FM (RDS)

2.1 + A2DP

USB 2.0 proprietary connector / MicroUSB 2.0

+2 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Pureness	Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness, Sony Ericsson X5	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray ST18, SE Urushi
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Sony Ericsson
Release date	12/3/2009	9/1/2011
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	43 x 102 millimeters (1.69 x 4.02 in)	53 x 111 millimeters (2.09 x 4.37 in)
Weight	70 grams (2.45 ounces)	100 grams (3.5 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Display type	Monochromatic	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	1.8" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~22.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~74.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	222 PPI	245 PPI
Colors	2	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
System version	Proprietary OS	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Chipset	feature not registered	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
RAM memory	feature not registered	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	2GB	1GB (300MB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
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	7.2/2 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 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, HSUPA	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
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Back camera (main camera)	Not supported	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	Not supported	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	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	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Not supported	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
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
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
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	feature not registered	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV	MP3, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	feature not registered	Supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700
Battery capacity	feature not registered	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	3.5 hours	7 hours
Standby	350 hours (14.6 days)	440 hours (18.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-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	WAP, HTML	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Transparent screen • NetFront browser	• 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
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered