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Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) vs Sony Xperia Z (4G LTE)

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

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Compare Sony Xperia Z X Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) 02Points
Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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28Points Sony Xperia Z (4G LTE) Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X
Sony Xperia Z (4G LTE)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
TFT

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2330
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Z (4G LTE)

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!

Xperia Tipo (ST21i)} 2 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) vs Xperia Z (4G LTE)} 28 Advantages Sony Xperia Z (4G LTE)
+99 grams (3.47 ounces)47%
Lighter		vs146 grams (5.11 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
800MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core163%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDRvs+2GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2.49GB available)vs+16GB (12GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)65%
Thinner
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels13 times
Higher resolution screen
180 PPIvs+441 PPI145%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+5"56%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 13MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 2.1MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSvs+Android 4.4.4 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.4 KitKat is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAhvs+2330 mAh55%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
17 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
+10 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 (ST21i)Sony Xperia Z (4G LTE)
ModelXperia Tipo (ST21i)Xperia Z (4G LTE)
Other model namesSony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21i, Sony Tapioca SSSony Xperia Z 4G LTE L36i, L36a, C6603, C6616, Sony Yuga Rex
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		feature not registered
BrandSonySony
Release date9/1/20122/1/2013
Depth13 millimeters (0.51 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)71 x 135 millimeters (2.8 x 5.31 in)
Weight99 grams (3.47 ounces)146 grams (5.11 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)Sony Xperia Z (4G LTE)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.2" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)180 PPI441 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)Sony Xperia Z (4G LTE)
System versionAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)Sony Xperia Z (4G LTE)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 320
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)Sony Xperia Z (4G LTE)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB (2.49GB available)16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)Sony Xperia Z (4G LTE)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)Sony Xperia Z (4G LTE)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)Sony Xperia Z (4G LTE)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)Sony Xperia Z (4G LTE)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, WMVMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)Sony Xperia Z (4G LTE)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)Sony Xperia Z (4G LTE)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)Sony Xperia Z (4G LTE)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BA700		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh2330 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.5 hours14 hours
Standby545 hours (22.7 days)530 hours (22.1 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)Sony Xperia Z (4G LTE)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Red, Navy Blue
• Sony xLOUD
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework		• Colors: Black, White, Purple
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
• Exmor RS™ mobile with HDR
• Timescape UI
• PlayNow
• 3D surround sound
• xLOUD
• 16x digital zoom
• 3D sweep panorama
• Dust and water resistant
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)Sony Xperia Z (4G LTE)
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
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