Meizu M2 Note (32GB) vs Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)

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Side by side comparison between Meizu M2 Note vs Sony Xperia Tipo phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/29/2017 7:14 PM, updated: 6/4/2025 10:02 AM

Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X Meizu M2 Note (32GB) 25Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IGZO

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) Compare Meizu M2 Note X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Meizu M2 Note (32GB)

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25 Advantages Meizu M2 Note (32GB)	vs	3 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
+1.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	800MHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+32GB (26GB available)9 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
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)49% Thinner	vs	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
+TFT-IGZOAdvantage TFT-IGZO 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
+1080x1920 pixels13 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+401 PPI123% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	180 PPI
+5.5"72% Larger screen	vs	3.2"
+(back) 13MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-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) 5MPAdvantage 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 5.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1 Lollipop 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
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3100 mAh107% 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
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
149 grams (5.22 ounces)	vs	+99 grams (3.47 ounces)51% 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.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Meizu M2 Note (32GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Meizu M2 Note (32GB)	Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Other model names	Meizu M2 Note M571U, Meizu Meilan Note 2	Sony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21a, Sony Tapioca SS
Country or region available	(Global, International), China	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Meizu	Sony
Release date	6/1/2015	9/1/2012
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.2 x 150.9 millimeters (2.96 x 5.94 in)	57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)
Weight	149 grams (5.22 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
	Meizu M2 Note (32GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Display type	TFT-IGZO	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	180 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Cristal Dinorex (NEG)	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Meizu M2 Note (32GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
System version	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Android 5.1 Lollipop	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	Flyme 4.5 UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Meizu M2 Note (32GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6753 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP3 (600MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Meizu M2 Note (32GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	32GB (26GB available) eMMC 4.5	4GB (2.49GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Meizu M2 Note (32GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 7) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Meizu M2 Note (32GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	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
	Meizu M2 Note (32GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/5" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Meizu M2 Note (32GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	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+, FLAC	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Meizu M2 Note (32GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Meizu M2 Note (32GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Meizu M2 Note (32GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) Sony	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	4.5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	545 hours (22.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Meizu M2 Note (32GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
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: Gray, White, Blue, Pink	• Colors: Black, White, Red, Navy Blue • Sony xLOUD • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Meizu M2 Note (32GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.345W/kg (head), 0.928W/kg (body)	1.37W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.62W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)