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Sony Xperia Go (ST27i) vs Motorola A1600

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Go vs Motorola A1600 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola A1600 X Sony Xperia Go (ST27i) 26Points
3.5"
LED

320x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1305
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
2.4"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

930
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)

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Xperia Go (ST27i)} 26 Advantages Sony Xperia Go (ST27i) vs A1600} 2 Advantages Motorola A1600
+512MB LPDDR27 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs64MB SDRAM
+8GB (4GB available)151 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128MB (27MB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 4GB microSD
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)16%
Lighter
vs128 grams (4.48 ounces)
+9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)100%
Thinner
vs19.6 millimeters (0.77 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
vs240x320 pixels
+3.5"46%
Larger screen
vs2.4"
+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)11 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
vs10 apps
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps60 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
vsResistive
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1305 mAh40%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs930 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vs2.5mm jack
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
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
vs2.0 + 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+167 PPI1%
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

8 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
FM (RDS) / FM
A-GPS, GeoTagging / A-GPS
MicroUSB 2.0
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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)Motorola A1600
 
ModelXperia Go (ST27i)Motorola A1600
Other model namesSony Xperia Go ST27, Sony ST27i, Sony LotusMotorola A1600 MING2, Motorola MING2 A1600
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSonyMotorola
Release date7/1/20128/1/2008
Depth9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)19.6 millimeters (0.77 inches)
Size (width x height)60.3 x 111 millimeters (2.37 x 4.37 in)53.5 x 98.9 millimeters (2.11 x 3.89 in)
Weight110 grams (3.85 ounces)128 grams (4.48 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)Motorola A1600
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches2.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~54.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~33.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 4-pointsResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI167 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 Go (ST27i)Motorola A1600
System versionAndroid 2.3.7 GingerbreadProprietary OS
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Beanfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)Motorola A1600
Chipset32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500feature not registered
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)Motorola A1600
RAM memory512MB LPDDR264MB SDRAM
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)128MB (27MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 4GB microSD
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)Motorola A1600
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 Mbps0.236 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 Xperia Go (ST27i)Motorola A1600
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240)
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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
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 Go (ST27i)Motorola A1600
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 (ST27i)Motorola A1600
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV3GP, MPEG4
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAVMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)Motorola A1600
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack2.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)Not supported
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)Motorola A1600
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)Motorola A1600
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1305 mAh930 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.5 hours6 hours
Standby460 hours (19.2 days)180 hours (7.5 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)Motorola A1600
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerWAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaExternal retractable 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
• Linux 2.6 OS
• Business card scanner
• Photo editor
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)Motorola A1600
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.12W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)0.58W/kg (head), 0.26W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.89W/kg (head)0.78W/kg (head)
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