Asus P835 vs Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)

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Side by side comparison between Asus P835 vs Sony Xperia Tipo phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/5/2016 9:38 PM, updated: 5/12/2020 9:20 PM

Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X Asus P835 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

288MB
RAM

Single-core

1100
mAh

(Removable)

20Points Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) Compare Asus P835 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
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!

8 Advantages Asus P835	vs	20 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
+4GB61% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2.49GB available)
+480x800 pixels150% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+267 PPI48% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	180 PPI
+3.5"9% Larger screen	vs	3.2"
+(back) 5MP56% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
528MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+800MHz 32bit Single-core59% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
288MB SDRAM	vs	+512MB LPDDR78% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 16GB microSD	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
148 grams (5.18 ounces)	vs	+99 grams (3.47 ounces)49% Lighter
13.8 millimeters (0.54 inches)	vs	+13 millimeters (0.51 inches)6% Thinner
65 thousand	vs	+260 thousand3 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+VGA (640x480)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
50 apps (Windows Mobile)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69999 times More apps available to download and use
Resistive	vs	+CapacitiveAdvantage Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Single	vs	+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supported	vs	+AccelerometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1100 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh36% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
via mini-USB	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
WAP, HTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

10 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

Only digital zoom

3G HSUPA

7.2 Mbps

Ambient light sensor

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

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📱 Model features
	Asus P835	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Asus P835	Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Other model names	Asus P835, Asus Galaxy 7	Sony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21a, Sony Tapioca SS
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Asus	Sony
Release date	5/8/2009	9/1/2012
Depth	13.8 millimeters (0.54 inches)	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)	59 x 115 millimeters (2.32 x 4.53 in)	57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)
Weight	148 grams (5.18 ounces)	99 grams (3.47 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus P835	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~51.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Resistive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	267 PPI	180 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	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
	Asus P835	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
System version	Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional	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
	Asus P835	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7201A (65nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 130	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus P835	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
RAM memory	288MB SDRAM	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	4GB Flash (EEPROM)	4GB (2.49GB available)
External storage	Until 16GB microSD (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus P835	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/2 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 900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Asus P835	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240)	VGA (640x480) 30 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	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
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
	Asus P835	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	QCIF (176x144)	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
	Asus P835	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV	MP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus P835	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
USB	Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	via mini-USB	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus P835	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Sensors	Ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus P835	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700
Battery capacity	1100 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	4.5 hours
Standby	350 hours (14.6 days)	545 hours (22.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Asus P835	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-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	WAP, HTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Asus Glide 1.5 Interface • WiFi Access Point function • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, PDF viewer Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Red, Navy Blue • Sony xLOUD • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus P835	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.)	feature not registered	1.62W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)