Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) vs Nokia 3310 2017 (TA-1008)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Tipo vs Nokia 3310 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/27/2017 8:57 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 11:29 AM

Compare Nokia 3310 (2017) X Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

04Points Nokia 3310 2017 (TA-1008) Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.4"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

N/A

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)

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!

16 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	vs	4 Advantages Nokia 3310 2017 (TA-1008)
+800MHz 32bit Single-core133% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	360MHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB (2.49GB available)158 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32MB (16MB available)
+320x480 pixels100% Higher resolution screen	vs	240x320 pixels
+180 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	167 PPI
+3.2"33% Larger screen	vs	2.4"
+(back) 3.1MP64% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 2MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times More apps available to download and use	vs	1000 apps (Nokia Store)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	2G EDGE
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps30 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1500 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1200 mAh
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
99 grams (3.47 ounces)	vs	+80 grams (2.8 ounces)24% Lighter
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	vs	+12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)2% Thinner
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

11 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

260 thousand

Only digital zoom

VGA (640x480)

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

+4 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Nokia 3310 2017 (TA-1008)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	3310 2017 (TA-1008)
Other model names	Sony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21a, Sony Tapioca SS	Nokia 3310 2017 Single-Sim TA-1008
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Nokia
Release date	9/1/2012	3/1/2017
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)
Size (width x height)	57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)	51 x 115.6 millimeters (2.01 x 4.55 in)
Weight	99 grams (3.47 ounces)	80 grams (2.8 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Nokia 3310 2017 (TA-1008)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	2.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~30.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	240x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	180 PPI	167 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Nokia 3310 2017 (TA-1008)
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Nokia Series OS 30+
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Nokia 3310 2017 (TA-1008)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A	32bit: MediaTek MT6260
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 360MHz ARM7EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Nokia 3310 2017 (TA-1008)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	SDRAM
Internal storage	4GB (2.49GB available)	32MB (16MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Nokia 3310 2017 (TA-1008)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	0.236 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE
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 Tipo (ST21a)	Nokia 3310 2017 (TA-1008)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
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
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Nokia 3310 2017 (TA-1008)
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 Tipo (ST21a)	Nokia 3310 2017 (TA-1008)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Nokia 3310 2017 (TA-1008)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	Not supported
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Nokia 3310 2017 (TA-1008)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Nokia 3310 2017 (TA-1008)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-4UL
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4.5 hours	22 hours
Standby	545 hours (22.7 days)	744 hours (31 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Nokia 3310 2017 (TA-1008)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
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☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Nokia 3310 2017 (TA-1008)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.37W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.62W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)	feature not registered