Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) vs Nokia C7

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Tipo vs Nokia C7 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/5/2016 9:38 PM, updated: 9/3/2022 9:25 AM

Compare Nokia C7 X Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

17Points Nokia C7 Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
AMOLED

360x640

8
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia C7

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!

6 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	vs	17 Advantages Nokia C7
+800MHz 32bit Single-core24% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	680MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB SDRAM
+99 grams (3.47 ounces)31% Lighter	vs	130 grams (4.55 ounces)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use	vs	50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+1500 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1200 mAh
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
4GB (2.49GB available)	vs	+8GB (6GB available)141% More internal storage for applications and files
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	vs	+10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)24% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixels	vs	+360x640 pixels50% Higher resolution screen
180 PPI	vs	+210 PPI17% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+3.5"9% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 8MP154% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps42% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

18 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Only digital zoom

3G HSUPA

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

+11 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Nokia C7
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Model	Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Nokia C7
Other model names	Sony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21a, Sony Tapioca SS	Nokia C7-00 RM-675
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Nokia
Release date	9/1/2012	11/1/2010
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)	56.8 x 117.3 millimeters (2.24 x 4.62 in)
Weight	99 grams (3.47 ounces)	130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Nokia C7
Display type	TFT LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	3.2" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~50.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	360x640 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	180 PPI	210 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Nokia C7
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Symbian ^3 S60 5.2
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Nokia C7
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 680MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	Broadcom BCM2727
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Nokia C7
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	256MB SDRAM
Internal storage	4GB (2.49GB available)	8GB (6GB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Nokia C7
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	10.2/2 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	CSD, HSCSD, 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 C7
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 25 fps
Flash	Not supported	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.8 (aperture)
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	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection
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 C7
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	QCIF (176x144)
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 C7
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, WMV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Nokia C7
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Nokia C7
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Nokia C7
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5K
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	4.5 hours	5 hours
Standby	545 hours (22.7 days)	648 hours (27 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Nokia C7
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
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: Charcoal black, Frosty metal, Mahogany brown • OpenVG 1.1 • OpenGL ES 2.0 • Ovi Maps 3.4 • Flash Lite 4.0 • Video recorder 720p@30fps via an update Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Nokia C7
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.37W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)	1.03W/kg (head), 0.83W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.62W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)	0.73W/kg (head)