Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) vs Nokia 6650

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Tipo vs Nokia 6650 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/5/2016 9:38 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 11:29 AM

Compare Nokia 6650 X Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) 25Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

00Point Nokia 6650 Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

1.7"
CSTN

128x160

0.3
MP

N/A

950
mAh

(Removable)

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

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25 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	vs	0 Advantage Nokia 6650
+4GB (2.49GB available)363 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	7MB
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+99 grams (3.47 ounces)42% Lighter	vs	141 grams (4.94 ounces)
+13 millimeters (0.51 inches)92% Thinner	vs	25 millimeters (0.98 inches)
+TFT LCDAdvantage TFT LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	CSTN - passive matrix
+260 thousand64 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	4 thousand
+320x480 pixels7 times Higher resolution screen	vs	128x160 pixels
+180 PPI49% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	121 PPI
+3.2"88% Larger screen	vs	1.7"
+(back) 3.1MP9 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 0.3MP
+Only digital zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Not supported
+VGA (640x480)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Supported
+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	3G UMTS
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps18 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G UMTS) 0.384 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 mAh58% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	950 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	proprietary audio output
+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	1.1
+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 1.1 proprietary connector
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported

3 Common items in both devices

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

+ specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Nokia 6650
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Model	Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Nokia 6650
Other model names	Sony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21a, Sony Tapioca SS	Nokia 6650
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony	Nokia
Release date	9/1/2012	9/26/2002
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	25 millimeters (0.98 inches)
Size (width x height)	57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)	52 x 133 millimeters (2.05 x 5.24 in)
Weight	99 grams (3.47 ounces)	141 grams (4.94 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Nokia 6650
Display type	TFT LCD	CSTN - passive matrix
Screen size	3.2" inches	1.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~13.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	128x160 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	180 PPI	121 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	4 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 6650
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Nokia Series OS S40 1st edition
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 6650
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A	feature not registered
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 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 6650
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	SDRAM
Internal storage	4GB (2.49GB available)	7MB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Nokia 6650
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	0.384 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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	UMTS 2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	HSCSD, GPRS, UMTS
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 6650
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	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	feature not registered
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Not supported
Face/smile detection	Not supported	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	Not supported	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Nokia 6650
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 6650
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, WMV	3GP, MPEG4
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Nokia 6650
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 1.1 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	proprietary audio output
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	1.1
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	Not supported
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Nokia 6650
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Nokia 6650
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BLC-2
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	950 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4.5 hours	2.7 hours
Standby	545 hours (22.7 days)	336 hours (14 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Nokia 6650
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Not supported
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS
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	feature not registered
Antenna	Internal antenna	External fixed antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Red, Navy Blue • Sony xLOUD • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Bronze • Infrared port • Java games Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Nokia 6650
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