Lenovo A5 (16GB) vs Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)

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Side by side comparison between Lenovo A5 vs Sony Xperia Tipo phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/26/2018 11:02 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 11:29 AM

Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X Lenovo A5 (16GB) 23Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.45"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) Compare Lenovo A5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Lenovo A5 (16GB)

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23 Advantages Lenovo A5 (16GB)	vs	4 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)
+1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	800MHz 32bit Single-core
+3GB LPDDR35 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+16GB (9GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2.49GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)33% Thinner	vs	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+720x1440 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+295 PPI64% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	180 PPI
+5.45"70% Larger screen	vs	3.2"
+(back) 13MP3 times 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
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 8MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh167% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
160 grams (5.6 ounces)	vs	+99 grams (3.47 ounces)62% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

12 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Proximity sensor

2 slots (Dual-SIM)

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📱 Model features
	Lenovo A5 (16GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Lenovo A5 (16GB)	Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)
Other model names	联想A5 3GB RAM, Lenovo A5 Dual-sim	Sony Xperia tipo Dual-Sim, Sony ST21i2, Sony Tapioca DS
Country or region available	China	(Global, International)
Brand	Lenovo	Sony
Release date	6/1/2018	9/1/2012
Depth	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.86 x 146.2 millimeters (2.79 x 5.76 in)	57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)
Weight	160 grams (5.6 ounces)	99 grams (3.47 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Lenovo A5 (16GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.45" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74% (screen-to-body ratio)	~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	295 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
	Lenovo A5 (16GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	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
	Lenovo A5 (16GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6739 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8100 MP1 (570MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Lenovo A5 (16GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	16GB (9GB available)	4GB (2.49GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Lenovo A5 (16GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Shift - Selectable (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5,8) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
📷 Camera
	Lenovo A5 (16GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (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	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Lenovo A5 (16GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Lenovo A5 (16GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Lenovo A5 (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	4.2 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Lenovo A5 (16GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Fingerprint sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Lenovo A5 (16GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	6.3 hours
Standby	feature not registered	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	Lenovo A5 (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: Black, Gold, Rose Gold • Plastic body • ZUI 3.9	• Colors: Black, Silver • Sony xLOUD • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Lenovo A5 (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)

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Lenovo A5 (16GB) vs Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)

Side by side comparison between Lenovo A5 vs Sony Xperia Tipo phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Lenovo A5 (16GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate