Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) vs Nokia 3310

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

9/5/2016 9:38 PM, updated: 10/19/2021 9:39 PM

Compare Nokia 3310 X Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) 26Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

00Point Nokia 3310 Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

1.5"
MONO

84x48

N/A

900
mAh

(Removable)

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

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26 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	vs	0 Advantage Nokia 3310
+4GB (2.49GB available)2609151 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	1KB
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+99 grams (3.47 ounces)34% Lighter	vs	133 grams (4.66 ounces)
+13 millimeters (0.51 inches)69% Thinner	vs	22 millimeters (0.87 inches)
+TFT LCDAdvantage TFT LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	Monochromatic
+260 thousand129999 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	2
+320x480 pixels37 times Higher resolution screen	vs	84x48 pixels
+180 PPI181% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	64 PPI
+3.2"113% Larger screen	vs	1.5"
+(back) 3.1MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere	vs	Not supported
+VGA (640x480)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Not supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times More apps available to download and use	vs	10 apps
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	2G GSM
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G GSM)
+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 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	900 mAh
+Hands-free callingAdvantage Hands-free calling is useful when you are driving and on other occasions	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Not supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+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
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported

2 Common items in both devices

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) / NiMH (Removable)

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Nokia 3310
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Model	Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Nokia 3310
Other model names	Sony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21a, Sony Tapioca SS	Nokia 3310
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Nokia
Release date	9/1/2012	10/1/2000
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	22 millimeters (0.87 inches)
Size (width x height)	57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)	48 x 113 millimeters (1.89 x 4.45 in)
Weight	99 grams (3.47 ounces)	133 grams (4.66 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Nokia 3310
Display type	TFT LCD	Monochromatic
Screen size	3.2" inches	1.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~11.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	84x48 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	180 PPI	64 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	2
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Nokia 3310
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Proprietary OS
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
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A	16bit: MAD2WD1
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core ARM7-TDMI (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
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	SDRAM
Internal storage	4GB (2.49GB available)	1KB Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Nokia 3310
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	feature not registered
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, TDMA 3320/3360
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	Not supported
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
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	Not supported
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	Not supported
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
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Not supported
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
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
Loudspeaker	Supported	feature not registered
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, WMV	feature not registered
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+	feature not registered
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Nokia 3310
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	Not supported
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Not supported
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	Not supported
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
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Nokia 3310
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700	NiMH (Removable) BMC-3
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	900 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	4.5 hours	4.5 hours
Standby	545 hours (22.7 days)	260 hours (10.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Nokia 3310
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS
Hands-free calling	Supported	Not supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Monophonic
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Red, Navy Blue • Sony xLOUD • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Silver, Blue, Yellow, Red, Purple • User exchangeable front and back covers • Games Snake II, Pairs II, Space Impact, Bantumi
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Nokia 3310
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.37W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)	0.94W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.62W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)	feature not registered