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Sony Xperia Advance vs Nokia X5-01

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Advance vs Nokia X5-01 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia X5-01 X Sony Xperia Advance 27Points
3.5"
LED

320x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1305
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
2.36"
TFT

320x240

5
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

950
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Advance

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 Advance} 27 Advantages Sony Xperia Advance vs X5-01} 2 Advantages Nokia X5-01
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core100%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs600MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB SDRAM
+8GB (4GB available)26 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (150MB available)
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)17%
Lighter
vs129 grams (4.52 ounces)
+9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)72%
Thinner
vs16.85 millimeters (0.66 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
+320x480 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
vs320x240 pixels
+3.5"48%
Larger screen
vs2.36"
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs3G HSDPA
+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps41%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSDPA) 10.2 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1305 mAh37%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs950 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
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
165 PPIvs+169 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

11 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Accelerometer
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
+4 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia AdvanceNokia X5-01
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ModelXperia AdvanceNokia X5-01
Other model namesSony Xperia Go ST27a, Sony LotusNokia X5-01
Country or region availableUSA
USA
feature not registered
BrandSonyNokia
Release date11/9/20129/1/2010
Depth9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)16.85 millimeters (0.66 inches)
Size (width x height)60.3 x 111 millimeters (2.37 x 4.37 in)66.44 x 74.3 millimeters (2.62 x 2.93 in)
Weight110 grams (3.85 ounces)129 grams (4.52 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia AdvanceNokia X5-01
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches2.36" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~54.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~34.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels320x240 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 4-pointsNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI169 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 Xperia AdvanceNokia X5-01
System versionAndroid 2.3.7 GingerbreadSymbian 9.3 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Beanfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia AdvanceNokia X5-01
Chipset32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U850032bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia AdvanceNokia X5-01
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2256MB SDRAM
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)512MB (150MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia AdvanceNokia X5-01
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps10.2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
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 850/1900/2100UMTS 900/1900/2100 - USA: 850/1900/2100, TD-SCDMA 2000
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia AdvanceNokia X5-01
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 15 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
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 focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia AdvanceNokia X5-01
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot 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 Xperia AdvanceNokia X5-01
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAVMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, RealAudio

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia AdvanceNokia X5-01
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia AdvanceNokia X5-01
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia AdvanceNokia X5-01
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5F
Battery capacity1305 mAh950 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.5 hours3.5 hours
Standby460 hours (19.2 days)384 hours (16 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia AdvanceNokia X5-01
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: White, Black, Yellow
• Sony Reality Display
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• 3D surround sound
• Sony xLOUD
• Video stabiliser
• WiFi hotspot
• IP67 certified: dust and water proof
• Java framework
• Colors: Pink, Azure, Graphite Black, Yellow Green, Purple
• 2GB microSD included
• USB Charging
• UPnP
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia AdvanceNokia X5-01
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.12W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)1.13W/kg (head), 0.88W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.89W/kg (head)0.73W/kg (head)
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