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Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) vs Nokia N70 (2G)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Tipo vs Nokia N70 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia N70 X Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) 22Points
3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
2.1"
TFT

176x208

2
MP
32MB
RAM

Single-core

970
mAh

(Removable)

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

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Xperia Tipo (ST21a)} 22 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) vs N70 (2G)} 1 Advantage Nokia N70 (2G)
+800MHz 32bit Single-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs220MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR15 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs32MB SDRAM
+4GB (2.49GB available)115 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs48MB (22MB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 2GB MMC
+99 grams (3.47 ounces)26%
Lighter
vs125 grams (4.38 ounces)
+13 millimeters (0.51 inches)75%
Thinner
vs22.8 millimeters (0.9 inches)
+320x480 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
vs176x208 pixels
+180 PPI38%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs130 PPI
+3.2"52%
Larger screen
vs2.1"
+(back) 3.1MP64%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+VGA (640x480)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsCIF (352x288)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs2G 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
vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1500 mAh55%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs970 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsproprietary audio output
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light

8 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
260 thousand
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
FM (RDS) / FM
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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)Nokia N70 (2G)
ModelXperia Tipo (ST21a)N70 (2G)
Other model namesSony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21a, Sony Tapioca SSNokia N70-5, Nokia N70 2G
Country or region available(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
feature not registered
BrandSonyNokia
Release date9/1/201211/1/2005, Announced: 9/1/2005
Depth13 millimeters (0.51 inches)22.8 millimeters (0.9 inches)
Size (width x height)57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)53 x 108.8 millimeters (2.09 x 4.28 in)
Weight99 grams (3.47 ounces)125 grams (4.38 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)Nokia N70 (2G)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.2" inches2.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~24.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels176x208 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)180 PPI130 PPI
Colors260 thousand260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)Nokia N70 (2G)
System versionAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSSymbian 8.1 S60 2nd Edition Feature Pack 2
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)Nokia N70 (2G)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 1710
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 220MHz ARM926TEJ (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)Nokia N70 (2G)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR32MB SDRAM
Internal storage4GB (2.49GB available)48MB (22MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 2GB MMC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)Nokia N70 (2G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)Nokia N70 (2G)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsCIF (352x288) 15 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)Nokia N70 (2G)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)Nokia N70 (2G)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, WMVMPEG4, H.263, 3GPP
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, AAC+, AMR, RA

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)Nokia N70 (2G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jackproprietary audio output
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.0
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)Not supported
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)Nokia N70 (2G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)Nokia N70 (2G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BA700
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5C
Battery capacity1500 mAh970 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy4.5 hours4 hours
Standby545 hours (22.7 days)265 hours (11 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)Nokia N70 (2G)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerfeature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Red, Navy Blue
• Sony xLOUD
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework
• Colors: Silver, Pearl
• 64MB DV-RS-MMC card included
• Video Call front camera
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)Nokia N70 (2G)
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
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