LG Optimus 3D Max (P720H) vs Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)

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Side by side comparison between LG Optimus 3D Max vs Sony Xperia Tipo phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/7/2012 8:48 PM, updated: 9/27/2024 8:08 AM

Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X LG Optimus 3D Max (P720H) 24Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1520
mAh

(Removable)

04Points Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) Compare LG Optimus 3D Max 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 Optimus 3D Max (P720H)

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24 Advantages LG Optimus 3D Max (P720H)	vs	4 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)
+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)71% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	800MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+8GB (5GB available)101% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2.49GB available)
+9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)35% 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
+480x800 pixels150% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+217 PPI21% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	180 PPI
+4.3"34% Larger screen	vs	3.2"
+(dual camera) 5MP + 5MP2 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
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage 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)
+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
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1520 mAh1% 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 MHLAdvantage 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
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
148 grams (5.18 ounces)	vs	+99 grams (3.47 ounces)49% Lighter
Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet

17 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

+10 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

📱 Model features
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720H)	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Optimus 3D Max (P720H)	Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)
Other model names	LG Optimus 3D Max P720, LGP720H, LG-P720H, LG CX2	Sony Xperia tipo Dual-Sim, Sony ST21i2, Sony Tapioca DS
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Thailand	(Global, International)
Brand	LG	Sony
Release date	4/23/2012	9/1/2012
Depth	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.4 x 126.8 millimeters (2.65 x 4.99 in)	57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)
Weight	148 grams (5.18 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
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720H)	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)
Display type	TFT NOVA IPS	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	217 PPI	180 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720H)	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)
System version	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread	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
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720H)	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX540 MP1 (365MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720H)	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	4GB (2.49GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720H)	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Shift - Selectable (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-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 850/2100	UMTS 900/2100
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	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
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720H)	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 5 megapixels 5MP 3D AF	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	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	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720H)	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	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
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720H)	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720H)	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720H)	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720H)	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700
Battery capacity	1520 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	3 hours	6.3 hours
Standby	330 hours (13.8 days)	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720H)	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)
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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • LG Optimus UI • 3D display with 600 nits brightness • 720p@30fps 3D video capture • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black, Silver • Sony xLOUD • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Optimus 3D Max (P720H)	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.52W/kg (head), 1.24W/kg (body)	1.28W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.196W/kg (head)	1.62W/kg (head)