Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a) vs Nokia E6

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray vs Nokia E6 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 Nokia E6 X Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
LED

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

07Points Nokia E6 Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.46"
TFT

640x480

8
MP

0.3mp

256MB
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!

10 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	vs	7 Advantages Nokia E6
+1GHz 32bit Single-core54% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	680MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB SDRAM
+100 grams (3.5 ounces)33% Lighter	vs	133 grams (4.66 ounces)
+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)12% Thinner	vs	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+480x854 pixels33% Higher resolution screen	vs	640x480 pixels
+4"63% Larger screen	vs	2.46"
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use	vs	50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1GB (300MB available)	vs	+8GB26 times More internal storage for applications and files
245 PPI	vs	+325 PPI33% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps42% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

25 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

(back) 8MP

Only digital zoom

(front) 0.3MP

HD (1280x720)

3G HSUPA

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Nokia E6
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Model	Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Nokia E6
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray ST18, SE Urushi	Nokia E6-00 RM-609, Nokia E6 RM-609
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Nokia
Release date	9/1/2011	5/31/2011
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	53 x 111 millimeters (2.09 x 4.37 in)	59 x 115.5 millimeters (2.32 x 4.55 in)
Weight	100 grams (3.5 ounces)	133 grams (4.66 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Nokia E6
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4" inches	2.46" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~27.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	640x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	325 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Nokia E6
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	Symbian ^3 Anna
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Nokia E6
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 680MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	3D Graphics HW Accelerator
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Nokia E6
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	256MB SDRAM
Internal storage	1GB (300MB available)	8GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Nokia E6
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	7.2/5.76 Mbps	10.2/2 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 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
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 Ray (ST18a)	Nokia E6
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 25 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-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	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Nokia E6
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	QCIF (176x144)
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 Ray (ST18a)	Nokia E6
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.263, H.264, RV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, RA
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Nokia E6
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Nokia E6
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Nokia E6
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BP-4L
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	7.5 hours
Standby	440 hours (18.3 days)	744 hours (31 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Nokia E6
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	WAP, HTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Fixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• 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	• Colors: Black, White, Silver • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • OpenVG1.1 • OpenGL ES 2.0 • UPnP • Quickoffice 5.3 • Ovi Maps 3.6 Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Nokia E6
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.25W/kg (head), 0.81W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.14W/kg (head)