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Sony Xperia J (ST26i) vs Nokia Lumia 800C

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

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Compare Nokia Lumia 800C X Sony Xperia J (ST26i) 14Points
4"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1450
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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Xperia J (ST26i)} 14 Advantages Sony Xperia J (ST26i) vs Lumia 800C} 9 Advantages Nokia Lumia 800C
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+124 grams (4.34 ounces)15%
Lighter
vs142 grams (4.97 ounces)
+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)32%
Thinner
vs12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+480x854 pixels7%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+4"8%
Larger screen
vs3.7"
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps132%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps
+1750 mAh21%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1450 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+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
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)vs+1.4GHz 32bit Single-core40%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDRvs+512MB LPDDR2Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
4GB (2GB available)vs+16GB7 times
More internal storage for applications and files
TFT LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
245 PPIvs+252 PPI3%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(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
VGA (640x480)vs+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device

18 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Compass
+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia J (ST26i)Nokia Lumia 800C
 
ModelXperia J (ST26i)Lumia 800C
Other model namesSony Xperia J ST26, Sony JLoNokia 800c, Nokia Lumia 800 CDMA
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
China
China
BrandSonyNokia
Release date10/29/20126/1/2012
Depth9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)61.2 x 124.3 millimeters (2.41 x 4.89 in)61.2 x 116.5 millimeters (2.41 x 4.59 in)
Weight124 grams (4.34 ounces)142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia J (ST26i)Nokia Lumia 800C
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size4" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~58% (screen-to-body ratio)~54.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels (16:9)480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)245 PPI252 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia J (ST26i)Nokia Lumia 800C
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSWindows Phone 7.5 Mango
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanWindows Phone 7.8
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia J (ST26i)Nokia Lumia 800C
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1151 (v3)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia J (ST26i)Nokia Lumia 800C
RAM memory512MB LPDDR512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)16GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia J (ST26i)Nokia Lumia 800C
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps3.1 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
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 Lumia 800C
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480)HD (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 stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia J (ST26i)Nokia Lumia 800C
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 Lumia 800C
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia J (ST26i)Nokia Lumia 800C
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + 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
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia J (ST26i)Nokia Lumia 800C
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia J (ST26i)Nokia Lumia 800C
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-5JW
Battery capacity1750 mAh1450 mAh
Charger, watts5W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7.3 hours7 hours
Standby618 hours (25.8 days)158 hours (6.6 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia J (ST26i)Nokia Lumia 800C
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
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, Cyan
• Gorilla Glass Curved Screen
• Nokia ClearBlack display
• Carl Zeiss optics
• Anti-glare polariser
• Dolby Digital Plus sound

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia J (ST26i)Nokia Lumia 800C
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
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