Blu Dash 3.5 (D160) vs Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)

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Side by side comparison between Blu Dash 3.5 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 1:42 PM

Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X Blu Dash 3.5 (D160) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

11Points Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) Compare Blu Dash 3.5 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!

4 Advantages Blu Dash 3.5 (D160)	vs	11 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core19% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	800MHz 32bit Single-core
+11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)13% Thinner	vs	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+3.5"9% Larger screen	vs	3.2"
256MB	vs	+512MB LPDDR100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB	vs	+4GB (2.49GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
110 grams (3.85 ounces)	vs	+99 grams (3.47 ounces)11% Lighter
165 PPI	vs	+180 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 3.1MP64% Higher resolution main camera
Supported	vs	+VGA (640x480)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1300 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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

20 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

320x480 pixels

Only digital zoom

3G HSUPA

7.2 Mbps

Capacitive

+13 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	Blu Dash 3.5 (D160)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Dash 3.5 (D160)	Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Other model names	BLU Dash 3.5 D160a, D160b, D160i	Sony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21a, Sony Tapioca SS
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Blu	Sony
Release date	10/1/2012	9/1/2012
Depth	11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)	62 x 115 millimeters (2.44 x 4.53 in)	57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 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 Dash 3.5 (D160)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~51.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 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 Dash 3.5 (D160)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
System version	Android 2.3 Gingerbread	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 Dash 3.5 (D160)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7225AB	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Blu Dash 3.5 (D160)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
RAM memory	256MB	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	512MB	4GB (2.49GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Blu Dash 3.5 (D160)	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	7.2/5.76 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G	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	Not supported	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	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
	Blu Dash 3.5 (D160)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Supported	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	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Blu Dash 3.5 (D160)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
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
	Blu Dash 3.5 (D160)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264	MP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Blu Dash 3.5 (D160)	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	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Blu Dash 3.5 (D160)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Blu Dash 3.5 (D160)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700
Battery capacity	1300 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	4.5 hours
Standby	500 hours (20.8 days)	545 hours (22.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Blu Dash 3.5 (D160)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not 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: Black, White, Yellow, Blue, Pink, Green • Touch focus • Wi-Fi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Red, Navy Blue • Sony xLOUD • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Blu Dash 3.5 (D160)	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)