Sony Xperia U (ST25a) vs Nokia E6

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia U vs Nokia E6 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/26/2012 5:13 AM, updated: 11/10/2021 4:36 PM

Compare Nokia E6 X Sony Xperia U (ST25a) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

09Points Nokia E6 Compare Sony Xperia U X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.46"
TFT

640x480

8
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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

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11 Advantages Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	vs	9 Advantages Nokia E6
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)76% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	680MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB SDRAM
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)21% Lighter	vs	133 grams (4.66 ounces)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+480x854 pixels33% Higher resolution screen	vs	640x480 pixels
+3.5"42% Larger screen	vs	2.46"
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+(front) VGA (640x480)11 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) QCIF (176x144)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use	vs	50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps41% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+8GB100% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	vs	+10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)14% Thinner
280 PPI	vs	+325 PPI16% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1320 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh14% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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

23 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

(front) 0.3MP

HD (1280x720)

3G HSUPA

Capacitive

Multitouch

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Nokia E6
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Model	Xperia U (ST25a)	Nokia E6
Other model names	Sony Xperia U ST25, Sony Kumquat	Nokia E6-00 RM-609, Nokia E6 RM-609
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony	Nokia
Release date	5/7/2012	5/31/2011
Depth	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	54 x 112 millimeters (2.13 x 4.41 in)	59 x 115.5 millimeters (2.32 x 4.55 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	133 grams (4.66 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 E6
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	2.46" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~27.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels (16:9)	640x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	280 PPI	325 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 E6
System version	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread	Symbian ^3 Anna
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 U (ST25a)	Nokia E6
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 680MHz 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 E6
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	256MB SDRAM
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available)	8GB
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Nokia E6
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	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	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 U (ST25a)	Nokia E6
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 25 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-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	Not supported
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	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Nokia E6
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	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 U (ST25a)	Nokia E6
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.263, H.264, RV
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, RA
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Nokia E6
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
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	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Nokia E6
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 E6
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA600	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BP-4L
Battery capacity	1320 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5.6 hours	7.5 hours
Standby	472 hours (19.7 days)	744 hours (31 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Nokia E6
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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	Supported	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	Fixed QWERTY keyboard
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: Black, White, Silver • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • OpenVG1.1 • OpenGL ES 2.0 • UPnP • Quickoffice 5.3 • Ovi Maps 3.6 Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)	Nokia E6
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.09W/kg (head), 0.93W/kg (body)	1.25W/kg (head), 0.81W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.62W/kg (head)	1.14W/kg (head)