Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) vs Apple iPad (3G 64GB)

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

10/1/2013 9:26 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 11:29 AM

Compare Apple iPad X Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

08Points Apple iPad (3G 64GB) Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

768x1024

N/A

256MB
RAM

Single-core

6800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)

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14 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)	vs	8 Advantages Apple iPad (3G 64GB)
+512MB LPDDR100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB LPDDR
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+99 grams (3.47 ounces)6 times Lighter	vs	730 grams (25.55 ounces)
+13 millimeters (0.51 inches)3% Thinner	vs	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+180 PPI36% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	132 PPI
+(back) 3.1MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere	vs	Not supported
+VGA (640x480)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Not supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
800MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Single-core19% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB (2.49GB available)	vs	+64GB (60GB available)23 times More internal storage for applications and files
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixels	vs	+768x1024 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
3.2"	vs	+9.7"2 times Larger screen
1500 mAh	vs	+6800 mAh4 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

12 Common items in both devices

7.2 Mbps

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

3.5mm jack

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)	iPad (3G 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)	iPad (3G 64GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia tipo Dual-Sim, Sony ST21i2, Sony Tapioca DS	Apple iPad A1337 (WiFi + 3G)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA, (Europe)
Brand	Sony	Apple
Release date	9/1/2012	4/30/2010
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)	57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)	189.7 x 242.8 millimeters (7.47 x 9.56 in)
Weight	99 grams (3.47 ounces)	730 grams (25.55 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)	iPad (3G 64GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	768x1024 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	180 PPI	132 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)	iPad (3G 64GB)
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	iOS 4.0
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	iOS 5.1.1
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)	iPad (3G 64GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A	32bit: Samsung-Intrinsity Apple A4 (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	PowerVR SGX535
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)	iPad (3G 64GB)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	256MB LPDDR
Internal storage	4GB (2.49GB available)	64GB (60GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)	iPad (3G 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Shift - Selectable (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
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 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
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)	iPad (3G 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	Not supported
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	Not supported
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	Not supported
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)	iPad (3G 64GB)
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 (Dual ST21i2)	iPad (3G 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, WMV	MPEG4, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)	iPad (3G 64GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)	iPad (3G 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass
Vibrating alert	Supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)	iPad (3G 64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	6800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6.3 hours	10 hours
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)	iPad (3G 64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Not supported
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Silver • Sony xLOUD • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Silver • Oleophobic coating screen • iCloud service
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)	iPad (3G 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.28W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.62W/kg (head)	feature not registered