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Sony Xperia J (ST26i) vs Nokia 500

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia J vs Nokia 500 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 500 X Sony Xperia J (ST26i) 17Points
4"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1110
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia J (ST26i)

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Xperia J (ST26i)} 17 Advantages Sony Xperia J (ST26i) vs 500} 5 Advantages Nokia 500
+512MB LPDDR100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB
+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)53%
Thinner
vs14.1 millimeters (0.56 inches)
+480x854 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
vs360x640 pixels
+245 PPI7%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs229 PPI
+4"25%
Larger screen
vs3.2"
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+1750 mAh58%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1110 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
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
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
124 grams (4.34 ounces)vs+93 grams (3.26 ounces)33%
Lighter
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

21 Common items in both devices
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
4GB (2GB available)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
16 million
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia J (ST26i)Nokia 500
 
ModelXperia J (ST26i)Nokia 500
Other model namesSony Xperia J ST26, Sony JLoNokia 500, Nokia Fate
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonyNokia
Release date10/29/20129/1/2011
Depth9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)14.1 millimeters (0.56 inches)
Size (width x height)61.2 x 124.3 millimeters (2.41 x 4.89 in)53.8 x 111.3 millimeters (2.12 x 4.38 in)
Weight124 grams (4.34 ounces)93 grams (3.26 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia J (ST26i)Nokia 500
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~58% (screen-to-body ratio)~47.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels (16:9)360x640 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)245 PPI229 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia J (ST26i)Nokia 500
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSSymbian ^3 Anna
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanSymbian ^3 Nokia Belle
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia J (ST26i)Nokia 500
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1151 (v3)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia J (ST26i)Nokia 500
RAM memory512MB LPDDR256MB
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)2GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia J (ST26i)Nokia 500
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 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 900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, HSCSD, 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 J (ST26i)Nokia 500
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480)VGA (640x480) 15 fps
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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia J (ST26i)Nokia 500
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot 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 J (ST26i)Nokia 500
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, еAAC+, WMA

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia J (ST26i)Nokia 500
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supported3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia J (ST26i)Nokia 500
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia J (ST26i)Nokia 500
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U
Battery capacity1750 mAh1110 mAh
Charger, watts5W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7.3 hours5 hours
Standby618 hours (25.8 days)456 hours (19 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia J (ST26i)Nokia 500
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 callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Yellow, Pink
• Video stabiliser
• xLoud
• 3D surround sound audio
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework
• Colors: Black, White with covers
• Comes with two covers back over Blue and Red
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia J (ST26i)Nokia 500
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.63W/kg (head), 0.5W/kg (body)1.47W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.73W/kg (head)1.18W/kg (head)
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