Sony Xperia J (ST26a) vs Sony Xperia T (LT30p)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia J vs Sony Xperia T phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/26/2012 10:13 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 6:54 PM

Compare Sony Xperia T X Sony Xperia J (ST26a) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

18Points Sony Xperia T (LT30p) Compare Sony Xperia J X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.55"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1850
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia T (LT30p)

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!

3 Advantages Sony Xperia J (ST26a)	vs	18 Advantages Sony Xperia T (LT30p)
+124 grams (4.34 ounces)12% Lighter	vs	139 grams (4.87 ounces)
+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)2% Thinner	vs	9.35 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)	vs	+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)98% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR	vs	+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)	vs	+16GB (10.8GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
480x854 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
245 PPI	vs	+323 PPI32% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+4.55"14% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 13MP154% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 1.3MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G HSUPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps5 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1750 mAh	vs	+1850 mAh6% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

27 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Plastic body, glass front

TFT LCD

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+20 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)	Sony Xperia T (LT30p)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia J (ST26a)	Xperia T (LT30p)
Other model names	Sony Xperia J ST26, Sony JLo	Sony Xperia T LT30p, The Bond Phone
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Sony
Release date	10/29/2012	10/1/2012
Depth	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)	9.35 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	61.2 x 124.3 millimeters (2.41 x 4.89 in)	67.3 x 129.4 millimeters (2.65 x 5.09 in)
Weight	124 grams (4.34 ounces)	139 grams (4.87 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)	Sony Xperia T (LT30p)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4" inches	4.55" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels (16:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	323 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)	Sony Xperia T (LT30p)
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)	Sony Xperia T (LT30p)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus (MSM8260A) (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 225 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 1151 (v3)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)	Sony Xperia T (LT30p)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	16GB (10.8GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)	Sony Xperia T (LT30p)
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	7.2/5.76 Mbps	42/5.76 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 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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 Xperia J (ST26a)	Sony Xperia T (LT30p)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
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	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)	Sony Xperia T (LT30p)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
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 Xperia J (ST26a)	Sony Xperia T (LT30p)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264	MP4, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)	Sony Xperia T (LT30p)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	3.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)	Sony Xperia T (LT30p)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)	Sony Xperia T (LT30p)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1750 mAh	1850 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7.3 hours	7 hours
Standby	618 hours (25.8 days)	410 hours (17.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)	Sony Xperia T (LT30p)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Yellow, Pink • Video stabiliser • xLoud • 3D surround sound audio • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Silver PlayNow Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)	Sony Xperia T (LT30p)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.63W/kg (head), 0.5W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.73W/kg (head)	feature not registered