Sony Xperia U (ST25a) vs Nokia 700

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia U vs Nokia 700 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/10/2012 9:39 AM, updated: 11/10/2021 4:36 PM

Compare Nokia 700 X Sony Xperia U (ST25a) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

08Points Nokia 700 Compare Sony Xperia U X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
AMOLED

360x640

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1080
mAh

(Removable)

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

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10 Advantages Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	vs	8 Advantages Nokia 700
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+8GB (4GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	2GB (1GB available)
+480x854 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	360x640 pixels
+280 PPI22% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	229 PPI
+3.5"9% Larger screen	vs	3.2"
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use	vs	50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+1320 mAh22% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1080 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
110 grams (3.85 ounces)	vs	+96 grams (3.36 ounces)15% Lighter
12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	vs	+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)24% Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
3G HSUPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage 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

22 Common items in both devices

512MB LPDDR2 / 512MB

16 million

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

HD (1280x720)

14.4 Mbps

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Nokia 700
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Model	Xperia U (ST25a)	Nokia 700
Other model names	Sony Xperia U ST25, Sony Kumquat	Nokia 700 RM-670, Nokia Zeta
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony	Nokia
Release date	5/7/2012	9/14/2011
Depth	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	54 x 112 millimeters (2.13 x 4.41 in)	50.7 x 110 millimeters (2 x 4.33 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	96 grams (3.36 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 700
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	3.5" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~50.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels (16:9)	360x640 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	280 PPI	229 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Nokia 700
System version	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread	Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle Feature Pack 2
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Nokia 700
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 1GHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP1	3D Graphics HW Accelerator
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Nokia 700
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	512MB
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available)	2GB (1GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Nokia 700
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	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	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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 700
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 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	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
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 U (ST25a)	Nokia 700
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 700
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, WAV, WMA, еAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Nokia 700
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	3.5mm (same audio output)
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	Supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Nokia 700
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Nokia 700
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA600	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP-5Z
Battery capacity	1320 mAh	1080 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5.6 hours	4.5 hours
Standby	472 hours (19.7 days)	450 hours (18.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Nokia 700
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	feature not registered
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: Cool Grey, Silver on White, Coral Red, Peacock Blue and Purple • Nokia ClearBlack display • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • OpenVG 1.1 • OpenGL ES 2.0 • Flash 4.0 • Nokia Maps 3.6 Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Nokia 700
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