Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i) vs Nokia Lumia 710 (RM-803)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Sola vs Nokia Lumia 710 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/4/2012 5:55 PM, updated: 4/29/2020 9:51 PM

Compare Nokia Lumia 710 X Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
LED

480x854

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1320
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Nokia Lumia 710 (RM-803) Compare Sony Xperia Sola X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)

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!

10 Advantages Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)	vs	4 Advantages Nokia Lumia 710 (RM-803)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+107 grams (3.75 ounces)18% Lighter	vs	126 grams (4.41 ounces)
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)26% Thinner	vs	12.48 millimeters (0.49 inches)
+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+265 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	252 PPI
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+1320 mAh2% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1300 mAh
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.4GHz 32bit Single-core23% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB (5GB available)	vs	+8GB (6GB available)20% More internal storage for applications and files
TFT LED-Backlit LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

27 Common items in both devices

512MB LPDDR2

16 million

3.7"

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+20 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)	Nokia Lumia 710 (RM-803)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Sola (MT27i)	Lumia 710 (RM-803)
Other model names	Sony Xperia sola MT27, Sony Pepper	Nokia RM-803, Nokia Sabre
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), South Korea, (Europe), Hong Kong
Brand	Sony	Nokia
Release date	5/7/2012	12/9/2011
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	12.48 millimeters (0.49 inches)
Size (width x height)	59 x 116 millimeters (2.32 x 4.57 in)	62.4 x 119 millimeters (2.46 x 4.69 in)
Weight	107 grams (3.75 ounces)	126 grams (4.41 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)	Nokia Lumia 710 (RM-803)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3.7" inches	3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~52.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	265 PPI	252 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)	Nokia Lumia 710 (RM-803)
System version	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread	Windows Phone 7.5 Mango
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Windows Phone 7.8
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)	Nokia Lumia 710 (RM-803)
Chipset	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255T (45nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP1	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)	Nokia Lumia 710 (RM-803)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	8GB (6GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)	Nokia Lumia 710 (RM-803)
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	14.4/5.76 Mbps	14.4/5.76 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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	CSD, 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 Sola (MT27i)	Nokia Lumia 710 (RM-803)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 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, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)	Nokia Lumia 710 (RM-803)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	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 Sola (MT27i)	Nokia Lumia 710 (RM-803)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)	Nokia Lumia 710 (RM-803)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)	Nokia Lumia 710 (RM-803)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)	Nokia Lumia 710 (RM-803)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP-3L
Battery capacity	1320 mAh	1300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	7.6 hours
Standby	475 hours (19.8 days)	400 hours (16.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)	Nokia Lumia 710 (RM-803)
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	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Red • Sony Floating Touch • Sony Reality Display • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • Sony xLOUD • 3D surround sound • Video stabiliser • 3D Sweep Panorama • NFC (Xperia Smart Tags) • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black, White (front) / Black, White, Cyan, Fuchsia, Yellow (back) • Nokia ClearBlack Display • Dolby Digital Plus sound • Anti-glare polariser
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)	Nokia Lumia 710 (RM-803)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.06W/kg (head), 0.94W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.25W/kg (head)	1.3W/kg (head)