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LG Swift GT540 vs Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)

Side by side comparison between LG Swift GT540 vs Sony Xperia Tipo phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X LG Swift GT540 03Points
LG Swift GT540
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
15Points Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) Compare LG Swift GT540 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? Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)

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Swift GT540} 3 Advantages LG Swift GT540 vs Xperia Tipo (ST21a)} 15 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
+12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)1%
Thinner		vs13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
+192 PPI7%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs180 PPI
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures		vsNot supported
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+800MHz 32bit Single-core40%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+512MB LPDDR100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (130MB available)vs+4GB (2.49GB available)19 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
115 grams (4.03 ounces)vs+99 grams (3.47 ounces)16%
Lighter
3"vs+3.2"7%
Larger screen
Android 2.1 Eclairvs+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer
3G HSDPAvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
Resistivevs+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
18 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
260 thousand
320x480 pixels
(back) 3.1MP
Only digital zoom
VGA (640x480)
7.2 Mbps
+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG Swift GT540Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
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ModelSwift GT540Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Other model namesLG GT540 Swift, LG-GT540Sony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21a, Sony Tapioca SS
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)		(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
BrandLGSony
Release date5/1/20109/1/2012
Depth12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)109 x 54.5 millimeters (4.29 x 2.15 in)57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)
Weight115 grams (4.03 ounces)99 grams (3.47 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG Swift GT540Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~45.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)192 PPI180 PPI
Colors260 thousand260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

LG Swift GT540Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
System versionAndroid 1.6 DonutAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateAndroid 2.1 EclairAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG Swift GT540Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM722732bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (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

LG Swift GT540Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
RAM memory256MB SDRAM512MB LPDDR
Internal storage256MB (130MB available)4GB (2.49GB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG Swift GT540Sony 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 / Upload7.2/0.384 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 900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, 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

LG Swift GT540Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 15 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG Swift GT540Sony 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

LG Swift GT540Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMAMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

LG Swift GT540Sony 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 [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG Swift GT540Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Swift GT540Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
LGIP-400N		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BA700
Battery capacity1500 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.3 hours4.5 hours
Standby500 hours (20.8 days)545 hours (22.7 days)

➕ Other features

LG Swift GT540Sony 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 browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Pink
• 2GB microSD included
• LG 3Way Sync
Java framework		• Colors: Black, White, Red, Navy Blue
• Sony xLOUD
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Swift GT540Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.37W/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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