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Nokia 500 vs Sony Xperia tipo

Nokia 500 Remove phone

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Also known as Nokia Fate PA Rating - 7.5
User Rating - 7.8

Posted: 01 Aug 2011
Market Status: Released

Sony Xperia tipo Remove phone

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Also known as Sony Tapioca, Sony ST21a PA Rating - 7
User Rating - 7.7

Posted: 13 Jun 2012
Market Status: Released

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Design
Device typeSmart phoneSmart phone 
OSSymbian (Belle, Anna)Android (4.0.4) 
Form factorCandybarCandybar 
Dimensions4.38 x 2.12 x 0.56 inches (111.3 x 53.8 x 14.1 mm)4.06 x 2.24 x 0.51 inches (103 x 57 x 13 mm) 
Weight3.28 oz (93 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (126 g)
3.51 oz (99 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (126 g)
 
Side KeysRight: Volume control, Lock/Unlock keyRight: Volume control 
ColorsBlack, Purple, Orange, Green, Blue, GrayBlack, Blue, Red, White 
Display
Physical size3.2 inches3.2 inches 
Resolution360 x 640 pixels320 x 480 pixels 
Pixel density

Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is.

229 ppi180 ppi 
Technology

Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.

TFTTFT 
Colors16 777 216262 144 
TouchscreenCapacitive, Multi-touchCapacitive, Multi-touch 
FeaturesLight sensor, Proximity sensorProximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass 
Battery
Talk time7.00 hours
the average is 10 h (626 min)
5.00 hours
the average is 10 h (626 min)
 
Stand-by time21.0 days (504 hours)
the average is 18 days (435 h)
19.6 days (470 hours)
the average is 18 days (435 h)
 
Talk time (3G)5.00 hours
the average is 9 h (543 min)
4.50 hours
the average is 9 h (543 min)
 
Stand-by time (3G)19.0 days (456 hours)
the average is 23 days (561 h)
22.7 days (545 hours)
the average is 23 days (561 h)
 
Music playback35.00 hours30.00 hours 
Video playback5.25 hours3.00 hours 
Capacity1110 mAh1500 mAh 
TypeLi - IonLi - Ion 
Hardware
System chip

System chip - Most modern handsets use an advanced chip that includes many of the device’s hardware modules like the processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and sometimes even the wireless radio. This field shows what particular system chip (or System-on-a-Chip) is used in the phone.

 Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A 
Processor

Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance.

Single core, 1000 MHz, ARM11Single core, 800 MHz, ARM Cortex-A5 
Graphics processor Adreno 200 (enhanced) 
System memory

System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running.

256 MB RAM / 512 MB ROM512 MB RAM 
Built-in storage2 GB2.5 GB 
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GBmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB 
Camera
Camera5 megapixels3.2 megapixels 
FeaturesGeo tagging, Self-timerDigital zoom, Geo tagging, Self-timer 
Camcorder640x480 (VGA) (15 fps)640x480 (VGA) 
Recording formatMPEG4, H.263, H.264  
FeaturesVideo calling  
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Multimedia
Music player   
Filter by Album, Artist, Playlists 
FeaturesAlbum art coverAlbum art cover, Background playback, Music recognition 
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMAMP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WAV, 3GPP, OGG, MIDI 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV, RealVideo 8, RealVideo 9, RealVideo 10, Flash VideoMPEG4, H.263, H.264, 3GPP 
RadioFM, Stereo, RDSFM, Stereo, RDS 
Speakers Earpiece, Loudspeaker 
StreamingAudio, VideoAudio, Video 
YouTube player Yes 
Internet browsing
Browsersupports: supports: HTML, XHTML, Flash Lite (4.0), RSS, CSS, XML, WMLsupports: supports: HTML, XHTML, CSS 2.1, CSS 3 
Built-in online services supportFacebook, TwitterFacebook, YouTube (upload), Picasa, Twitter 
Technology
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
UMTS850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz850, 1900, 2100 MHz 
DataHSDPA 14.4 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGEHSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS 
Global RoamingYesYes 
Positioning

Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones.

GPS, A-GPSGPS 
NavigationTurn-by-turn navigation, Voice navigation, Points of interest (POI)Yes 
Phone features
PhonebookUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring IDUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Document viewer (Office 2007, Office 2003, PDF, Other, ZIP), Calculator, NotesCalendar, Alarm, Calculator 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input 
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft ExchangeIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange 
Instant MessagingYesGoogle Talk 
OTA Software updatesYes  
JAVA

JAVA - J2ME (Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition) is a technology that allows programmers to use the Java programming language and related tools to develop programs for mobile wireless information devices such as cellular phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs). J2ME consists of programming specifications and a special virtual machine, the K Virtual Machine, that allows a J2ME-encoded program to run in the mobile device.

Midp 2.1, CLDC 1.1  
APIJSR-75, JSR-82, JSR-118, JSR-135, JSR-139, JSR-172, JSR-177, JSR-179, JSR-184, JSR-205, JSR-226, JSR-234, JSR-248, JSR-256, IAP Info API, eSWT UI API 1.0.3  
GamesYes  
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.1, EDR2.1, EDR 
ProfilesAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Basic Imaging (BIP), Dial-up networking (DUN), File Transfer (FTP), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Object Exchange (GOEP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP), SIM Access (SAP)Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP) 
Wi-Fi802.11 b, g802.11 b, g, n 
Mobile hotspot Yes 
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0 
ConnectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
FeaturesMass storage device, USB chargingMass storage device, USB charging 
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
Charging connectorProprietarymicroUSB 
OtherTethering, Computer sync, OTA syncTV-Out, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync 
Other features
NotificationsMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Phone profiles, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
SensorsAccelerometer, CompassAccelerometer 
OtherVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recordingVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording 
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval

FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC.

   
Date approved

Date approved - Shows the date when the particular phone is approved by the Federal Communications Commission

28 Jul 201117 Jul 2012 
FCC ID value: QTKRM-750 linkFCC ID value: PY7PM-0130 link 
FCC measured SAR

FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.

   
Head1.43 W/kg1.28 W/kg 
Measured in850 MHz  
Body1.31 W/kg0.55 W/kg 
Measured in850 MHz  
Product Specific Use 1.27 W/kg 
Availability
Officially announced02 Aug 201113 Jun 2012 
Shopping information
Accessories Charger, micro USB cable for charging, synchronisation and file transfer, and user documentation. 
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