LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB) vs Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)

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Side by side comparison between LG Nexus 4 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 1:04 PM

Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB) 27Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

768x1280

8
MP

1.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) Compare LG Nexus 4 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)

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!

27 Advantages LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)	vs	4 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)163% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	800MHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+16GB (13GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2.49GB available)
+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)43% Thinner	vs	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
+TFT NOVA IPSAdvantage TFT NOVA IPS 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
+768x1280 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+318 PPI77% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	180 PPI
+4.7"47% Larger screen	vs	3.2"
+(back) 8MP154% 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) 1.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+Android 5.0 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.0 Lollipop is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2100 mAh40% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+Micro-B USB SlimPortAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
139 grams (4.87 ounces)	vs	+99 grams (3.47 ounces)40% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

15 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

Proximity sensor

+8 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
	LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)	Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Other model names	LG Google Nexus 4 E960, LG Nexus 4, LG Mako	Sony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21a, Sony Tapioca SS
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	LG	Sony
Release date	11/13/2012	9/1/2012
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)	68.7 x 133.9 millimeters (2.7 x 5.27 in)	57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)
Weight	139 grams (4.87 ounces)	99 grams (3.47 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Display type	TFT NOVA IPS	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.7" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	768x1280 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	318 PPI	180 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
System version	Android 4.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Android 5.0 Lollipop	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available)	4GB (2.49GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	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, HSPA+	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
	LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
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	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	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
	LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 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
	LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB SlimPort	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	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
	LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) BL-T5	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700
Battery capacity	2100 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	15 hours	4.5 hours
Standby	390 hours (16.3 days)	545 hours (22.7 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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 • Panorama photo • Miracast • WiFi dual-band • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Red, Navy Blue • Sony xLOUD • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.55W/kg (head), 1.27W/kg (body)	1.37W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.41W/kg (head), 0.48W/kg (body)	1.62W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)