Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) vs Samsung Galaxy Y Duos (GT-S6102)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Tipo vs Samsung Galaxy Y Duos phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/5/2016 9:38 PM, updated: 11/7/2021 4:19 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Y Duos X Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

03Points Samsung Galaxy Y Duos (GT-S6102) Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.14"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)

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!

14 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	vs	3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Y Duos (GT-S6102)
+800MHz 32bit Single-core1% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	832MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)
+512MB LPDDR33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	384MB LPDDR
+4GB (2.49GB available)15 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (160MB available)
+99 grams (3.47 ounces)10% Lighter	vs	109 grams (3.82 ounces)
+320x480 pixels100% Higher resolution screen	vs	240x320 pixels
+180 PPI42% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	127 PPI
+3.2"2% Larger screen	vs	3.14"
+VGA (640x480)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QVGA (320x240)
+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1500 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1300 mAh
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	vs	+12 millimeters (0.47 inches)8% Thinner
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

19 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

260 thousand

(back) 3.1MP

Only digital zoom

7.2 Mbps

Capacitive

+12 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Galaxy Y Duos (GT-S6102)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Galaxy Y Duos (GT-S6102)
Other model names	Sony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21a, Sony Tapioca SS	Galaxy Young Duos S6102
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	(Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Samsung
Release date	9/1/2012	1/1/2012, Announced: 12/17/2011
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)	57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)	60 x 109.8 millimeters (2.36 x 4.32 in)
Weight	99 grams (3.47 ounces)	109 grams (3.82 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Galaxy Y Duos (GT-S6102)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	3.14" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~46.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	240x320 pixels (4:3)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	180 PPI	127 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Galaxy Y Duos (GT-S6102)
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Galaxy Y Duos (GT-S6102)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A	32bit: Broadcom BCM21553 (65nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 832MHz ARM1136 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	VideoCore IV
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Galaxy Y Duos (GT-S6102)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	384MB LPDDR
Internal storage	4GB (2.49GB available)	512MB (160MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Galaxy Y Duos (GT-S6102)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	7.2 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 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	CSD, GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Galaxy Y Duos (GT-S6102)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	QVGA (320x240) 24 fps
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
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Galaxy Y Duos (GT-S6102)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
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 Tipo (ST21a)	Galaxy Y Duos (GT-S6102)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, 3GP, MPEG4, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Galaxy Y Duos (GT-S6102)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
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	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Galaxy Y Duos (GT-S6102)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Galaxy Y Duos (GT-S6102)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB464358VU
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	3.5W (5V/0.7A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	4.5 hours	6.2 hours
Standby	545 hours (22.7 days)	440 hours (18.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Galaxy Y Duos (GT-S6102)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Red, Navy Blue • Sony xLOUD • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • 2GB microSD included • Samsung Kies synchronization • Samsung TouchWiz UI • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Galaxy Y Duos (GT-S6102)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.37W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.62W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)	feature not registered