Sony Xperia J (ST26a) vs T-Mobile Prism

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

10/11/2014 4:23 PM, updated: 11/3/2021 11:17 AM

Compare T-Mobile Prism X Sony Xperia J (ST26a) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

01Point T-Mobile Prism Compare Sony Xperia J X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia J (ST26a)

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!

22 Advantages Sony Xperia J (ST26a)	vs	1 Advantage T-Mobile Prism
+1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)67% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	600MHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB (2GB available)13 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (150MB available)
+124 grams (4.34 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	125 grams (4.38 ounces)
+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)33% Thinner	vs	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+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) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1750 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1400 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
VGA (640x480)	vs	+WVGA (800x480)25% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera

17 Common items in both devices

512MB LPDDR / 512MB

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

Only digital zoom

7.2 Mbps

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)	T-Mobile Prism
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Model	Xperia J (ST26a)	T-Mobile Prism
Other model names	Sony Xperia J ST26, Sony JLo	T-Mobile Prism U8651, Huawei Astro
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, USA	USA
Brand	Sony	T-Mobile
Release date	10/29/2012	5/6/2012
Depth	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	61.2 x 124.3 millimeters (2.41 x 4.89 in)	60.2 x 116.3 millimeters (2.37 x 4.58 in)
Weight	124 grams (4.34 ounces)	125 grams (4.38 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)	T-Mobile Prism
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58% (screen-to-body ratio)	~52.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels (16:9)	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)	T-Mobile Prism
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)	T-Mobile Prism
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 1151 (v3)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)	T-Mobile Prism
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	512MB
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	512MB (150MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)	T-Mobile Prism
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	7.2/5.76 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 850/1700/1900/2100
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
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)	T-Mobile Prism
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480)	WVGA (800x480) 15 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	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)	T-Mobile Prism
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	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 Xperia J (ST26a)	T-Mobile Prism
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)	T-Mobile Prism
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (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 Xperia J (ST26a)	T-Mobile Prism
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)	T-Mobile Prism
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1750 mAh	1400 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7.3 hours	6 hours
Standby	618 hours (25.8 days)	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)	T-Mobile Prism
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player	HTML, XHTML
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 • 2GB microSD included • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)	T-Mobile Prism
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.63W/kg (head), 0.5W/kg (body)	1.11W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.73W/kg (head)	feature not registered