Category Breakdown
Nokia Lumia 510
Sony Xperia J
Performance
32.433.1
Camera
12.711.9
Display
23.016.9
Battery
13.117.0
Build
15.817.3
Connectivity
25.228.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.814.5
Summary
- The Nokia Lumia 510 and Sony Xperia J both feature a 4.0-inch TFT display, but the Xperia J offers a slightly higher resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density of approximately 245 ppi compared to the Lumia's 233 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia J has a faster 1.0 GHz CPU versus the Lumia's 800 MHz, although both share the same chipset and GPU.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera with similar video capabilities, but the Xperia J benefits from more available storage.
- The Xperia J also has a larger battery capacity at 1750 mAh compared to the Lumia's 1300 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Lumia runs on Windows Phone 7.8, while the Xperia J operates on Android 4.0.4, which is upgradable to 4.1.2, providing a more versatile software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia Lumia 510
Sony Xperia J
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony ST26i/ST26a
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
CPU
800 MHz Cortex-A5
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
Adreno 200
Adreno 200
Memory
4GB 256MB RAM
4GB (2GB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
480p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1750 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable (BP-3L)
Removable Li-Ion 1750 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
120.7 x 64.9 x 11.5 mm, 81 cc (4.75 x 2.56 x 0.45 in)
124.3 x 61.2 x 9.2 mm (4.89 x 2.41 x 0.36 in)
Weight
129 g
124 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Cyan, Black, Red, Yellow
Black, White, Gold, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.85 W/kg (head) 0.96 W/kg (body)
0.63 W/kg (head) 0.50 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 7.8
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

