Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) vs Nokia Asha 311

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Tipo vs Nokia Asha 311 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 Asha 311 X Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

04Points Nokia Asha 311 Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
TFT

240x400

3.1
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1110
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!

10 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	vs	4 Advantages Nokia Asha 311
+512MB LPDDR3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	128MB SDRAM
+4GB (2.49GB available)17 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	256MB (140MB available)
+260 thousand3 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+320x480 pixels60% Higher resolution screen	vs	240x400 pixels
+180 PPI16% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	155 PPI
+3.2"7% Larger screen	vs	3"
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times More apps available to download and use	vs	1000 apps (Nokia Store)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1500 mAh35% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1110 mAh
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
800MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Single-core19% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
99 grams (3.47 ounces)	vs	+95 grams (3.33 ounces)4% Lighter
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	vs	+12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)1% Thinner
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files

20 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

(back) 3.1MP

Only digital zoom

VGA (640x480)

3G HSUPA

Capacitive

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Nokia Asha 311
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Model	Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Asha 311
Other model names	Sony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21a, Sony Tapioca SS	Nokia Asha 311 Full Touch
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony	Nokia
Release date	9/1/2012	9/1/2012
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)	57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)	52 x 106 millimeters (2.05 x 4.17 in)
Weight	99 grams (3.47 ounces)	95 grams (3.33 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Nokia Asha 311
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~46.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	240x400 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	180 PPI	155 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	65 thousand
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 Tipo (ST21a)	Nokia Asha 311
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Nokia Series OS S40 Platform 2.0
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 Asha 311
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A	32bit
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz
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 Asha 311
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	128MB SDRAM
Internal storage	4GB (2.49GB available)	256MB (140MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Nokia Asha 311
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	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 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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 Asha 311
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 25 fps
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	Only digital zoom
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 Asha 311
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 Asha 311
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Nokia Asha 311
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	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
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 Asha 311
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Nokia Asha 311
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-4U
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1110 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4.5 hours	7.2 hours
Standby	545 hours (22.7 days)	781 hours (32.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Nokia Asha 311
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
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, HTML5, Flash player	feature not registered
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: Brown, Blue, Red, White, Gray • 2GB microSD included • USB On-the-go • Containing up to 60% recycled materials Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Nokia Asha 311
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