HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) vs Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)
Side by side comparison between HTC Nexus 9 vs Sony Xperia Tipo devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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8.9"
IPS
IPS
1536x2048
8
MP
MP
1.6mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
6700
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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3.2"
TFT
TFT
320x480
3.1
MP
MP
512MB
RAM
RAM
Single-core
1500
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better device? HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB)
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11 Common items in both devices |
Only digital zoom |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
Ambient light sensor |
Compass |
3.5mm jack |
+4 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) | Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) | |
Model | Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) | Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) |
Other model names | HTC Google Nexus 9 3G/LTE, HTC Volantis | Sony Xperia tipo Dual-Sim, Sony ST21i2, Sony Tapioca DS |
Country or region available | (Global, International), USA, (Europe) | (Global, International) |
Brand | HTC | Sony |
Release date | 11/3/2014 | 9/1/2012 |
Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 13 millimeters (0.51 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 153.7 x 228.2 millimeters (6.05 x 8.98 in) | 57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in) |
Weight | 436 grams (15.26 ounces) | 99 grams (3.47 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) | Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT LCD |
Screen size | 8.9" inches | 3.2" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1536x2048 pixels | 320x480 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 2-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 288 PPI | 180 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 260 thousand |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Scratch-resistant glass |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) | Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) | |
System version | Android 5.0 Lollipop | Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS |
Firmware update | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) | Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) | |
Chipset | 64bit: NVIDIA Tegra K1-64 | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A |
CPU | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 2.3GHz Denver (Dual-core) | Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core) |
GPU graphical controller | NVIDIA GeForce Kepler MP192 | Qualcomm Adreno 200 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) | Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 512MB LPDDR |
Internal storage | 32GB (27GB available) | 4GB (2.49GB available) |
External storage | Not supported | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) | Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Shift - Selectable (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 7.2/5.76 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) T-Mobile version: LTE (Bands 2, 3, 5, 6, 13) | Not supported |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA |
📷 Camera | ||
HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) | Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | 3.1 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 2048x1536 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | VGA (640x480) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | 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 | EIS: Digital stabilization | feature not registered |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Not supported |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | Not supported |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) | Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 1.6 megapixels | Not supported |
Front camera resolution | 1536x1024 pixels | Not supported |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | 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 | ||
HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) | Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | Not supported |
Radio | Not supported | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, DivX | MP4, H.264, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+ |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) | Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.1 + A2DP | 2.1 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) | Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) | Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700 |
Battery capacity | 6700 mAh | 1500 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 9.5 hours | 6.3 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | 360 hours (15 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) | Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | 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, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Indigo Black, Lunar White, Sand • HTC BoomSound • Java framework | • Colors: Black, Silver • Sony xLOUD • WiFi hotspot • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
HTC Nexus 9 (4G LTE 16GB) | Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.28W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.62W/kg (head) |