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HTC 7 Surround vs Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)

Side by side comparison between HTC 7 Surround vs Sony Xperia Tipo phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X HTC 7 Surround 10Points
HTC 7 Surround
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.8"
TFT

480x800

5
MP
448MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

vs
07Points Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) Compare HTC 7 Surround X
Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC 7 Surround

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7 Surround} 10 Advantages HTC 7 Surround vs Xperia Tipo (ST21a)} 7 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core25%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs800MHz 32bit Single-core
+16GB5 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs4GB (2.49GB available)
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos		vs260 thousand
+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen		vs320x480 pixels
+246 PPI37%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs180 PPI
+3.8"19%
Larger screen		vs3.2"
+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures		vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsVGA (640x480)
448MB LPDDRvs+512MB LPDDR14%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
165 grams (5.78 ounces)vs+99 grams (3.47 ounces)67%
Lighter
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
1230 mAhvs+1500 mAh22%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
WAP, HTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
20 Common items in both devices
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
3G HSUPA
7.2 Mbps
Capacitive
Multitouch
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

HTC 7 SurroundSony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
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ModelHTC 7 SurroundXperia Tipo (ST21a)
Other model namesAT&T HTC Surround, HTC 7 Surround T8788, HTC MondrianSony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21a, Sony Tapioca SS
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
BrandHTCSony
Release date11/8/20109/1/2012
Depth13 millimeters (0.51 inches)13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)61.5 x 119.7 millimeters (2.42 x 4.71 in)57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)
Weight165 grams (5.78 ounces)99 grams (3.47 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

HTC 7 SurroundSony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.8" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~55.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)246 PPI180 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

HTC 7 SurroundSony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
System versionWindows Phone 7.0Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateWindows Phone 7.5 MangoAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC 7 SurroundSony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD825032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC 7 SurroundSony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
RAM memory448MB LPDDR512MB LPDDR
Internal storage16GB4GB (2.49GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

HTC 7 SurroundSony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/2 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 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

HTC 7 SurroundSony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 24 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC 7 SurroundSony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
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

🔉 Sound and multimedia

HTC 7 SurroundSony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

HTC 7 SurroundSony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + 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 portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC 7 SurroundSony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC 7 SurroundSony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BA700
Battery capacity1230 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4 hours4.5 hours
Standby255 hours (10.6 days)545 hours (22.7 days)

➕ Other features

HTC 7 SurroundSony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Built-in 16GB microSD
• Dolby mobile sound
• SRS WOW HD surround sound
• Facebook and Twitter
• Microsoft Office Mobile 2010
Java framework		• Colors: Black, White, Red, Navy Blue
• Sony xLOUD
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC 7 SurroundSony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.43W/kg (head), 0.81W/kg (body)1.37W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.62W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)
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