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Sony Ericsson J220

Sony Ericsson J220

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Sony Ericsson J230

Sony Ericsson J230

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Category Breakdown

Sony Ericsson J220
Sony Ericsson J230
Performance
37.037.0
Camera
2.52.5
Display
35.435.4
Battery
1.68.3
Build
14.90.2
Connectivity
1.00.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
10.810.5

Summary

  • The Sony Ericsson J220 and J230 share similar build dimensions and display specifications, featuring a 1.55-inch STN screen with a resolution of 128 x 128 pixels.
  • However, the J230 is slightly heavier at 84g compared to the J220's 82g and offers an additional color option.
  • Both models have identical performance metrics, including 500 KB of storage and 500 MB of RAM, but the J230 has a notable advantage with a 900 mAh battery capacity, enhancing its longevity.
  • Neither phone includes a camera, and both lack advanced connectivity options and modern software features, resulting in a basic user experience.
  • Overall, the J230 presents a marginally improved battery performance while maintaining similar specifications in other areas.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Sony Ericsson J220
Sony Ericsson J230

General

Release Date

2005
2005

Announced

2005
2005

Description

J220i: Dual band 900/1800 MhzJ220a: Dual band 850/1900 Mhz - For AmericasJ220c: Dual band 900/1800 Mhz - For mainland China
J230i: Dual band 900/1800 MhzJ230a: Dual band 850/1900 Mhz - For AmericasJ230c: Dual band 900/1800 Mhz - For mainland China

Display

Size

1.55"
1.55"

Type

STN, 65K colors
STN, 65K colors

Resolution

128 x 128 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~117 ppi density)
128 x 128 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~117 ppi density)

PPI

128
128

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

N/A
N/A

CPU

N/A
N/A

GPU

N/A
N/A

Memory

500 KB
500 KB

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

No
No

Camera

Main Camera

N/A
N/A

Main Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

N/A
N/A

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

N/A
900 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion battery
Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery (BST-37)

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

102 x 44 x 18 mm (4.02 x 1.73 x 0.71 in)
102 x 44 x 18 mm (4.02 x 1.73 x 0.71 in)

Weight

82 g
84 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

2 - Smooth Black, Sky Blue
3 - Cosmo White, Cherry Red, Deep Blue

Foldable

SAR

1.27 W/kg (head)     1.14 W/kg (body)
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM
GSM

Network Speed

N/A
N/A

5G

4G

WiFi

No
No

Bluetooth

No
No

NFC

USB

N/A
No

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

No
No

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

No
No

Software & Security

Operating System

N/A
N/A

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

N/A
N/A