Samsung Galaxy S3 Duos (GT-I8262B) vs Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S3 Duos vs Sony Xperia Tipo phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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4.3"
TFT
TFT
480x800
5
MP
MP
0.3mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
1800
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
vs
3.2"
TFT
TFT
320x480
3.1
MP
MP
512MB
RAM
RAM
Single-core
1500
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S3 Duos (GT-I8262B)
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17 Common items in both devices |
TFT LCD |
Only digital zoom |
3G HSUPA |
7.2 Mbps |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
+10 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy S3 Duos (GT-I8262B) | Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) | |
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Model | Galaxy S3 Duos (GT-I8262B) | Xperia Tipo (ST21a) |
Other model names | Samsung Galaxy Core Duos i8262B, Galaxy S III Duos Dual Chip | Sony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21a, Sony Tapioca SS |
Country or region available | Brazil | (Latin America), Canada, USA |
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Release date | 6/1/2013 | 9/1/2012 |
Depth | 9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 13 millimeters (0.51 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 67.6 x 129.3 millimeters (2.66 x 5.09 in) | 57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in) |
Weight | 124 grams (4.34 ounces) | 99 grams (3.47 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy S3 Duos (GT-I8262B) | Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) | |
Display type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Screen size | 4.3" inches | 3.2" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~60.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 480x800 pixels | 320x480 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 2-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 217 PPI | 180 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 260 thousand |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Scratch-resistant glass |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy S3 Duos (GT-I8262B) | Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) | |
System version | Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean | Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy S3 Duos (GT-I8262B) | Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play MSM8225 | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A |
CPU | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core) | Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 203 | Qualcomm Adreno 200 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy S3 Duos (GT-I8262B) | Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) | |
RAM memory | 1GB LPDDR2 | 512MB LPDDR |
Internal storage | 8GB (4.49GB available) | 4GB (2.49GB available) |
External storage | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy S3 Duos (GT-I8262B) | Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 7.2/5.76 Mbps | 7.2/5.76 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 900/2100 | UMTS 850/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy S3 Duos (GT-I8262B) | Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 5 megapixels | 3.1 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 2048x1536 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | VGA (720x480) 30 fps | VGA (640x480) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | 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 | Autofocus | Not supported |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Not supported |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | Not supported | Not supported |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy S3 Duos (GT-I8262B) | Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 0.3 megapixels | Not supported |
Front camera resolution | 640x480 pixels | 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 | ||
Galaxy S3 Duos (GT-I8262B) | Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) | |
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, H.263, WMV | MP4, H.264, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC | MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+ |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy S3 Duos (GT-I8262B) | Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 3.0 + A2DP | 2.1 + 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 | feature not registered | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy S3 Duos (GT-I8262B) | Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy S3 Duos (GT-I8262B) | Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700 |
Battery capacity | 1800 mAh | 1500 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 9 hours | 4.5 hours |
Standby | 300 hours (12.5 days) | 545 hours (22.7 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy S3 Duos (GT-I8262B) | Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | 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: White, Blue • Samsung TouchWiz • WiFi hotspot • Java framework | • Colors: Black, White, Red, Navy Blue • Sony xLOUD • WiFi hotspot • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy S3 Duos (GT-I8262B) | 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.) | 0.243W/kg (head) | 1.62W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body) |