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Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii) vs Nokia 9500

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia SL vs Nokia 9500 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 9500 X Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii) 34Points
Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.3"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Non removable)

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03Points Nokia 9500 Compare Sony Xperia SL X
Nokia 9500
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.5"
TFT

640x200

0.3
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)

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Xperia SL (LT26ii)} 34 Advantages Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii) vs 9500} 3 Advantages Nokia 9500
+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)13 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs150MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR215 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs64MB SDRAM
+32GB (28GB available)376 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs128MB (76MB available)
+144 grams (5.04 ounces)54%
Lighter		vs222 grams (7.77 ounces)
+10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)123%
Thinner		vs23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LCD
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos		vs65 thousand
+720x1280 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen		vs640x200 pixels
+342 PPI130%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs149 PPI
+(back) 12MP38 times
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 0.3MP
+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
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness		vsNot supported
+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies		vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)81 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsQCIF (176x144)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use		vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster		vs2G EDGE
+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps80 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(2G EDGE) 0.177 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device		vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+1750 mAh35%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1300 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video		vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores		vsproprietary audio output
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos		vsNot supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable		vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device		vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster		vs802.11 a/b [wifi2]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.		vsNot supported
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs1.1
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely		vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet		vsHTML, XHTML
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 2GB MMCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
4.3"vs+4.5"5%
Larger screen
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
5 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
Mono sound (not stereo)
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go / USB 2.0 proprietary connector
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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)Nokia 9500
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ModelXperia SL (LT26ii)Nokia 9500
Other model namesSony Xperia SL LT26ii, Sony SLNokia Communicator 9500
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonyNokia
Release date10/1/2012, Announced: 8/31/20122/1/2005
Depth10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)
Size (width x height)64 x 128 millimeters (2.52 x 5.04 in)56 x 148 millimeters (2.2 x 5.83 in)
Weight144 grams (5.04 ounces)222 grams (7.77 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)Nokia 9500
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.3" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~44.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels640x200 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)342 PPI149 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresSony Mobile BRAVIA EngineExtra display: LCD 128x128

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)Nokia 9500
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSSymbian 7.0 S80 2nd Edition
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Beanfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredSeries 80 UI

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)Nokia 9500
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 1510
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 150MHz ARM925T (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)Nokia 9500
RAM memory1GB LPDDR264MB SDRAM
Internal storage32GB (28GB available)128MB (76MB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 2GB MMC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)Nokia 9500
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps0.177 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)Nokia 9500
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 29 fpsQCIF (176x144)
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature 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 detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)Nokia 9500
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not 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 SL (LT26ii)Nokia 9500
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)
xLOUD		Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphonesNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV3GP, MPEG4
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAVMP3, WAV, AAC, MIDI

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)Nokia 9500
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jackproprietary audio output
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP1.1
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot		802.11 a/b [wifi2] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)Nokia 9500
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)Nokia 9500
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-5L
Battery capacity1750 mAh1300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy8.5 hours6 hours
Standby420 hours (17.5 days)500 hours (20.8 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)Nokia 9500
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-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 supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Silver, Pink
PlayNow
• Remote control for Sony TV
• SE Timescape		• Colors: Tin Grey
• Java games
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)Nokia 9500
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.31W/kg (head), 0.6W/kg (body)0.99W/kg (head), 1.15W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.3W/kg (head)0.52W/kg (head)
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