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Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i) vs Nokia X3

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray vs Nokia X3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia X3 X Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i) 24Points
4"
LED

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
2.2"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

860
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i)

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!

Xperia Ray (ST18i)} 24 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i) vs X3} 0 Advantage Nokia X3
+512MB LPDDR27 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs64MB
+1GB (300MB available)6 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128MB (46MB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 8GB microSD
+100 grams (3.5 ounces)3%
Lighter
vs103 grams (3.61 ounces)
+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)50%
Thinner
vs14.1 millimeters (0.56 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+480x854 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+245 PPI35%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs182 PPI
+4"82%
Larger screen
vs2.2"
+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The 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
+HD (1280x720)35 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQCIF (176x144)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times
More apps available to download and use
vs1000 apps (Nokia Store)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps40 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.177 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1500 mAh74%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs860 mAh
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported

6 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
3.5mm jack
FM (RDS)
2.1 + A2DP
MicroUSB 2.0
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i)Nokia X3
 
ModelXperia Ray (ST18i)Nokia X3
Other model namesSony Ericsson Xperia Ray ST18, SE UrushiNokia X3 RM-540, Nokia X3-00
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSony EricssonNokia
Release date9/1/201112/7/2009
Depth9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)14.1 millimeters (0.56 inches)
Size (width x height)53 x 111 millimeters (2.09 x 4.37 in)49.3 x 96 millimeters (1.94 x 3.78 in)
Weight100 grams (3.5 ounces)103 grams (3.61 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i)Nokia X3
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4" inches2.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~74.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~31.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)245 PPI182 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i)Nokia X3
System versionAndroid 2.3.3 GingerbreadNokia Series OS S40 6th edition
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i)Nokia X3
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)feature not registered
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i)Nokia X3
RAM memory512MB LPDDR264MB
Internal storage1GB (300MB available)128MB (46MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 8GB microSD
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i)Nokia X3
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps0.177 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
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 networkUMTS 900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i)Nokia X3
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsQCIF (176x144) 15 fps
FlashLED 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 focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i)Nokia X3
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot 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

Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i)Nokia X3
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAVMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i)Nokia X3
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)Not supported
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i)Nokia X3
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i)Nokia X3
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BA700
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4CT
Battery capacity1500 mAh860 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7 hours7.5 hours
Standby440 hours (18.3 days)380 hours (15.8 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i)Nokia X3
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerfeature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
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: Red on Black, Blue on Silver
• 2GB microSD included
• Dedicated music keys
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i)Nokia X3
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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