Sony Xperia U (ST25a) vs Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia U vs Nokia 5530 XpressMusic phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/24/2012 2:05 PM, updated: 11/10/2021 4:36 PM

Compare Nokia 5530 XpressMusic X Sony Xperia U (ST25a) 27Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

02Points Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504) Compare Sony Xperia U X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.9"
TFT

360x640

3.1
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia U (ST25a)

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27 Advantages Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	vs	2 Advantages Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)176% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	434MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	128MB SDRAM
+8GB (4GB available)58 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	256MB (70MB available)
+12 millimeters (0.47 inches)8% Thinner	vs	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+480x854 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	360x640 pixels
+280 PPI11% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	253 PPI
+3.5"21% Larger screen	vs	2.9"
+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+HD (1280x720)23 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QCIF (220x176)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use	vs	50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	2G EDGE
+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps37 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G EDGE) 0.384 Mbps
+CapacitiveAdvantage Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.	vs	Resistive
+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.	vs	Single
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1320 mAh32% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1000 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	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	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.0 + A2DP
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
110 grams (3.85 ounces)	vs	+107 grams (3.75 ounces)3% Lighter

13 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

+6 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia U (ST25a)	5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
Other model names	Sony Xperia U ST25, Sony Kumquat	Nokia 5530 RM-504
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Nokia
Release date	5/7/2012	8/6/2009
Depth	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)	54 x 112 millimeters (2.13 x 4.41 in)	49 x 104 millimeters (1.93 x 4.09 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	107 grams (3.75 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	2.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~45.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels (16:9)	360x640 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Resistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	280 PPI	253 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
System version	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread	Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
Chipset	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP1	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	128MB SDRAM
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available)	256MB (70MB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
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	14.4/5.76 Mbps	0.384 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G
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	Not supported
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
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 U (ST25a)	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	QCIF (220x176) 15 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
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	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	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 U (ST25a)	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	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 U (ST25a)	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, 3GP, WMV, RV
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA600	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-4U
Battery capacity	1320 mAh	1000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5.6 hours	5 hours
Standby	472 hours (19.7 days)	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	WAP, HTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Exchangeable bottom caps: White, Black, Pink, Yellow • Sony Reality Display • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • xLoud • 3D surround sound • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Red on black, Blue on white, Grey on black, Pink on white, Yellow on white • 4GB microSD included • Sim Application Toolkit Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.09W/kg (head), 0.93W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.62W/kg (head)	feature not registered