Blu Amour (D290a) vs Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)

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

9/5/2016 9:38 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:41 PM

Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X Blu Amour (D290a) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1600
mAh

(Removable)

03Points Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) Compare Blu Amour X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Blu Amour (D290a)

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!

17 Advantages Blu Amour (D290a)	vs	3 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core43% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	800MHz 32bit Single-core
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)12% Thinner	vs	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+480x800 pixels150% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+233 PPI29% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	180 PPI
+4"25% Larger screen	vs	3.2"
+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1600 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
136 grams (4.76 ounces)	vs	+99 grams (3.47 ounces)37% Lighter
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	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

22 Common items in both devices

512MB / 512MB LPDDR

4GB (2.49GB available)

TFT LCD

Only digital zoom

VGA (640x480)

Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS

3G HSUPA

+15 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Blu Amour (D290a)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Amour (D290a)	Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Other model names	BLU Amour Dual-Sim D290, BLU Amour Swarovski	Sony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21a, Sony Tapioca SS
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Blu	Sony
Release date	5/1/2013	9/1/2012
Depth	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.5 x 128.5 millimeters (2.58 x 5.06 in)	57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)
Weight	136 grams (4.76 ounces)	99 grams (3.47 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Blu Amour (D290a)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~54.1% (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)	233 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
	Blu Amour (D290a)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	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
	Blu Amour (D290a)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6577	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX531 Ultra	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Blu Amour (D290a)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
RAM memory	512MB	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	4GB (2.49GB available)	4GB (2.49GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Blu Amour (D290a)	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) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	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 850/1900	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
	Blu Amour (D290a)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 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
	Blu Amour (D290a)	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
	Blu Amour (D290a)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Blu Amour (D290a)	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	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Blu Amour (D290a)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Blu Amour (D290a)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700
Battery capacity	1600 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	4.5 hours
Standby	500 hours (20.8 days)	545 hours (22.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Blu Amour (D290a)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White • Made with Swarovski Zirconia • Screen protector included • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Red, Navy Blue • Sony xLOUD • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Blu Amour (D290a)	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)