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Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) vs Bq Aquaris 4.5

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Tipo vs Bq Aquaris 4.5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Bq Aquaris 4.5 X Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) 05Points
3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.5"
IPS

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Bq Aquaris 4.5

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)} 5 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) vs Aquaris 4.5} 19 Advantages Bq Aquaris 4.5
+4GB (2.49GB available)24%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (2GB available)
+99 grams (3.47 ounces)52%
Lighter
vs150 grams (5.25 ounces)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
800MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Dual-core43%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDRvs+1GB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)vs+10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)26%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixelsvs+540x960 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
180 PPIvs+245 PPI36%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+4.5"41%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 8MP154%
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+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSvs+Android 4.1.1 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
1500 mAhvs+1600 mAh7%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

14 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC / Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
Only digital zoom
7.2 Mbps
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+7 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)Bq Aquaris 4.5
 
ModelXperia Tipo (ST21i)Aquaris 4.5
Other model namesSony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21i, Sony Tapioca SSbq Aquaris 4.5 12GB 03BQAQU06, bq Aquaris 4.5 32GB 03BQAQU01
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSonyBq
Release date9/1/20123/1/2013
Depth13 millimeters (0.51 inches)10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)67 x 132 millimeters (2.64 x 5.2 in)
Weight99 grams (3.47 ounces)150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)Bq Aquaris 4.5
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.2" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~63.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)180 PPI245 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)Bq Aquaris 4.5
System versionAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)Bq Aquaris 4.5
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A32bit: MediaTek MT6577
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200PowerVR SGX531
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)Bq Aquaris 4.5
RAM memory512MB LPDDR1GB
Internal storage4GB (2.49GB available)4GB (2GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)Bq Aquaris 4.5
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
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 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

πŸ“· Camera

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)Bq Aquaris 4.5
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)Bq Aquaris 4.5
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
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

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)Bq Aquaris 4.5
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, AAC+

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)Bq Aquaris 4.5
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)Bq Aquaris 4.5
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)Bq Aquaris 4.5
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BA700
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.5 hoursfeature not registered
Standby545 hours (22.7 days)feature not registered

βž• Other features

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)Bq Aquaris 4.5
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
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
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Black, White, Red, Navy Blue
β€’ Sony xLOUD
β€’ WiFi hotspot
β€’ Java framework
β€’ Colors: Black, White
β€’ 8GB or 32GB microSD class 10 included
β€’ Viewing angle screen of 178ΒΊ
β€’ WiFi hotspot
β€’ Java framework

☒️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)Bq Aquaris 4.5
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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