Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a vs Apple iPhone 3GS (32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 vs Apple iPhone 3GS phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/21/2012 9:12 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 2:19 PM

Compare Apple iPhone 3GS X Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

05Points Apple iPhone 3GS (32GB) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1219
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a

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16 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	vs	5 Advantages Apple iPhone 3GS (32GB)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core75% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	600MHz 32bit Single-core
+384MB50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB SDRAM
+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+480x854 pixels167% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+245 PPI48% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	165 PPI
+4"14% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+(back) 8MP154% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+Only digital zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Not supported
+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1500 mAh23% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1219 mAh
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1GB (465MB available)	vs	+32GB (28GB available)61 times More internal storage for applications and files
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	vs	+12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)6% Thinner
65 thousand	vs	+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
Single	vs	+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supported	vs	+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

17 Common items in both devices

135 grams (4.73 ounces)

TFT LCD

Autofocus

7.2 Mbps

Capacitive

Accelerometer

Compass

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📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	iPhone 3GS (32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia X10a	iPhone 3GS (32GB)
Other model names	AT&T Sony Xperia X10, Rogers X10a, Telstra X10a, SE Rachael	Apple iPhone 3GS
Country or region available	(Latin America), Australia, Canada, USA, Japan	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Apple
Release date	3/25/2010	6/19/2009, Announced: 4/13/2012
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	63 x 119 millimeters (2.48 x 4.69 in)	62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	iPhone 3GS (32GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	320x480 pixels (3:2)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	iPhone 3GS (32GB)
System version	Android 1.6 Donut	iOS 3.0
Firmware update	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	iOS 6.0
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	iPhone 3GS (32GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250	32bit: Samsung S5PC100
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	PowerVR SGX535
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	iPhone 3GS (32GB)
RAM memory	384MB	256MB SDRAM
Internal storage	1GB (465MB available)	32GB (28GB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	iPhone 3GS (32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/2 Mbps	7.2 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 800/850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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 X10a	iPhone 3GS (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Not supported
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	iPhone 3GS (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
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 X10a	iPhone 3GS (32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	1 microphone
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MPEG4, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	iPhone 3GS (32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (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 X10a	iPhone 3GS (32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	iPhone 3GS (32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BST-41	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) 616-0435
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1219 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	11.7 hours
Standby	425 hours (17.7 days)	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	iPhone 3GS (32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized with tutorial
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Sensous Black, Luster White • 8GB microSD included • SE UX platform • Open GL 2.0 • PlayNow • Sony Ericsson Timescape • Video recording 720p only via Android 2.1/2.3 update Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • Audio/video player • Image editor iCloud service • Google Maps • Twitter
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	iPhone 3GS (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.26W/kg (head), 0.79W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.45W/kg (head), 0.4W/kg (body)