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Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2) vs Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Tipo vs Nokia Asha 503 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Asha 503 X Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2) 13Points
Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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04Points Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920) Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X
Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3"
TFT

240x320

5
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)

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!

Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)} 13 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2) vs Asha 503 (RM-920)} 4 Advantages Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)
+512MB LPDDR3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs128MB
+4GB (2.49GB available)509 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs5MB
+99 grams (3.47 ounces)11%
Lighter		vs110 grams (3.85 ounces)
+320x480 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen		vs240x320 pixels
+180 PPI35%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs133 PPI
+3.2"7%
Larger screen		vs3"
+VGA (640x480)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsQVGA (320x240)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times
More apps available to download and use		vs1000 apps (Nokia Store)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+1500 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1200 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.		vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device		vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet		vsHTML, XHTML
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)vs+12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)2%
Thinner
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
19 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
260 thousand
Only digital zoom
3G HSUPA
7.2 Mbps
Capacitive
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)
ModelXperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)Asha 503 (RM-920)
Other model namesSony Xperia tipo Dual-Sim, Sony ST21a2, Sony Tapioca DSNokia Asha 503 RM-920, Nokia Asha 503 RM-947, RM-959
Country or region available(Latin America)
(Latin America)		feature not registered
BrandSonyNokia
Release date9/1/201211/1/2013
Depth13 millimeters (0.51 inches)12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)
Size (width x height)57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)60.6 x 102.6 millimeters (2.39 x 4.04 in)
Weight99 grams (3.47 ounces)110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.2" inches3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~44.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)180 PPI133 PPI
Colors260 thousand260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)
System versionAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A32bit
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR128MB
Internal storage4GB (2.49GB available)5MB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Shift - Selectable
(dedicated slot)		Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps7.2/5.76 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 850/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPANot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240) 15 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot 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 Tipo (Dual ST21a2)Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, WMVMP4, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BA700		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U
Battery capacity1500 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.3 hours4.5 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)840 hours (35 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Silver
• Sony xLOUD
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework		• Colors: Black, Blue, Yellow, White, Red, Green
• 4GB microSD included
• Nokia Life
• Support WhatsApp and eBuddy IM
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)Nokia Asha 503 (RM-920)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.28W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.62W/kg (head)1.43W/kg (head), 0.64W/kg (body)
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