Blu Tattoo Mini (Q190 Dual) vs Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)

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Side by side comparison between Blu Tattoo Mini 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 2:03 PM

Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X Blu Tattoo Mini (Q190 Dual) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2"
TFT

220x176

1.3
MP

32MB
RAM

Single-core

750
mAh

(Removable)

18Points Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) Compare Blu Tattoo Mini 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!

2 Advantages Blu Tattoo Mini (Q190 Dual)	vs	18 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
+54 grams (1.89 ounces)83% Lighter	vs	99 grams (3.47 ounces)
+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)
32MB	vs	+512MB LPDDR15 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MB (200KB available)	vs	+4GB (2.49GB available)13045 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 8GB microSD	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
220x176 pixels	vs	+320x480 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
141 PPI	vs	+180 PPI28% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2"	vs	+3.2"60% Larger screen
(back) 1.3MP	vs	+(back) 3.1MP140% Higher resolution main camera
Supported	vs	+VGA (640x480)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 apps	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times More apps available to download and use
2G GPRS	vs	+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G GPRS) 0.048 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps149 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
750 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh100% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supported	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
WAP	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

11 Common items in both devices

13 millimeters (0.51 inches)

TFT LCD

260 thousand

Only digital zoom

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Blu Tattoo Mini (Q190 Dual)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Tattoo Mini (Q190 Dual)	Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Other model names	BLU Tattoo Mini Dual Sim Q190, BLU Tattoo Mini Dual Chip	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	7/1/2011	9/1/2012
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)	55 x 99 millimeters (2.17 x 3.9 in)	57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)
Weight	54 grams (1.89 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 Tattoo Mini (Q190 Dual)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~23.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	220x176 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	141 PPI	180 PPI
Colors	260 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
	Blu Tattoo Mini (Q190 Dual)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
System version	Proprietary OS	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 Tattoo Mini (Q190 Dual)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Chipset	32bit	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Blu Tattoo Mini (Q190 Dual)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
RAM memory	32MB	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	64MB (200KB available)	4GB (2.49GB available)
External storage	Until 8GB microSD (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Blu Tattoo Mini (Q190 Dual)	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	0.048 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	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	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Blu Tattoo Mini (Q190 Dual)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Back camera (main camera)	1.3 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1280x1024 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	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	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
	Blu Tattoo Mini (Q190 Dual)	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 Tattoo Mini (Q190 Dual)	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	MP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AMR	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Blu Tattoo Mini (Q190 Dual)	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	Not supported	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Blu Tattoo Mini (Q190 Dual)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Blu Tattoo Mini (Q190 Dual)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700
Battery capacity	750 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	600 hours (25 days)	545 hours (22.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Blu Tattoo Mini (Q190 Dual)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Call control	Not supported	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS	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	WAP	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silver, Pink, Black, Blue • Flashlight Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Red, Navy Blue • Sony xLOUD • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Blu Tattoo Mini (Q190 Dual)	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)