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Sony Xperia Go (ST27a) vs Nokia Lumia 800

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Go vs Nokia Lumia 800 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 800 X Sony Xperia Go (ST27a) 09Points
3.5"
LED

320x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1305
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1450
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 800

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Xperia Go (ST27a)} 9 Advantages Sony Xperia Go (ST27a) vs Lumia 800} 11 Advantages Nokia Lumia 800
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)29%
Lighter
vs142 grams (4.97 ounces)
+9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)23%
Thinner
vs12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+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
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.4GHz 32bit Single-core23%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB (4GB available)vs+16GB3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
TFT LED-Backlit LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen
165 PPIvs+252 PPI53%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"vs+3.7"6%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
1305 mAhvs+1450 mAh11%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos

22 Common items in both devices
512MB LPDDR2
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HD (1280x720)
14.4 Mbps
Capacitive
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)Nokia Lumia 800
 
ModelXperia Go (ST27a)Lumia 800
Other model namesSony Xperia Advance ST27a, Sony LotusNokia Sea Ray, Nokia Lumia 800
Country or region available(Latin America)
(Latin America)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonyNokia
Release date7/1/201211/1/2011
Depth9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)60.3 x 111 millimeters (2.37 x 4.37 in)61.2 x 116.5 millimeters (2.41 x 4.59 in)
Weight110 grams (3.85 ounces)142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)Nokia Lumia 800
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDAMOLED
Screen size3.5" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~54.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~54.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 4-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI252 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)Nokia Lumia 800
System versionAndroid 2.3.7 GingerbreadWindows Phone 7.5 Mango
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanWindows Phone 7.8
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)Nokia Lumia 800
Chipset32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U850032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)Nokia Lumia 800
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)16GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)Nokia Lumia 800
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps14.4/5.76 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
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)Nokia Lumia 800
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
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 Go (ST27a)Nokia Lumia 800
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 Go (ST27a)Nokia Lumia 800
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAVMP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)Nokia Lumia 800
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)Nokia Lumia 800
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)Nokia Lumia 800
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-5JW
Battery capacity1305 mAh1450 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.5 hours9.5 hours
Standby460 hours (19.2 days)335 hours (14 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)Nokia Lumia 800
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
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: Black, Cyan
• Gorilla Glass Curved Screen
• Nokia ClearBlack display
• Carl Zeiss optics
• Anti-glare polariser
• Dolby Digital Plus sound

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)Nokia Lumia 800
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.12W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)1.27W/kg (head), 1.08W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.89W/kg (head)0.94W/kg (head)
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