Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/8GB) vs Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Edge S Pro vs Sony Xperia Tipo phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/8/2021 8:09 AM, updated: 11/22/2021 7:26 AM

Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/8GB) 33Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
OLED

1080x2400

108
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4520
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) Compare Motorola Edge S Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/8GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

33 Advantages Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/8GB)	vs	5 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)5 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	800MHz 32bit Single-core
+8GB LPDDR515 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+256GB (230GB available)91 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2.49GB available)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)63% Thinner	vs	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
+OLEDAdvantage OLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1 billion3845 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+1080x2400 pixels16 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+393 PPI118% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	180 PPI
+6.7"109% Larger screen	vs	3.2"
+(triple camera) 108MP + 8MP + 16MP41 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 32MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+8K UHD (7680x4320)107 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps277 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4520 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
190 grams (6.65 ounces)	vs	+99 grams (3.47 ounces)92% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

11 Common items in both devices

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

Proximity sensor

Hands-free calling

+4 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/8GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Edge S Pro (256GB/8GB)	Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Other model names	Lenovo Edge S Pro XT2153-1-DS, PANY0000CN (256GB+8GB RAM)	Sony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21a, Sony Tapioca SS
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Motorola	Sony
Release date	8/16/2021, Announced: 7/29/2021	9/1/2012
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)	76 x 163 millimeters (2.99 x 6.42 in)	57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)
Weight	190 grams (6.65 ounces)	99 grams (3.47 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/8GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Display type	OLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.7" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	393 PPI	180 PPI
Colors	1 billion	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	144Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR10+	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/8GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
System version	Android 11	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	My UI 2.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/8GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.2GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (670MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/8GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.1	4GB (2.49GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/8GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 28, 41, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/8GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 108 megapixels 8MP periscope telephoto f/3.4126mm1.0µm5x-optical-zoomPDAFOIS 16MP ultrawide f/2.213mm119°1.0µm	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	12000x9000 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.52" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.7µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/8GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.3 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.7µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/8GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/8GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C SlimPort®	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/8GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/8GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700
Battery capacity	4520 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	33W (11V/3A) Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	4.5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	545 hours (22.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/8GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Midnight Blue, Iridescent White, Blue Vegan Leather • Protective case included	• Colors: Black, White, Red, Navy Blue • Sony xLOUD • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Edge S Pro (256GB/8GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.37W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.62W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)