Micromax A80 (Superfone Infinity) vs Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)

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Side by side comparison between Micromax A80 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 4:12 PM

Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X Micromax A80 (Superfone Infinity) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.75"
TFT

320x480

5
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

11Points Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) Compare Micromax A80 X

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)

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!

8 Advantages Micromax A80 (Superfone Infinity)	vs	11 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
+3.75"17% Larger screen	vs	3.2"
+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+2500 mAh67% 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) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
256MB	vs	+512MB LPDDR100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (164MB available)	vs	+4GB (2.49GB available)15 times More internal storage for applications and files
178 grams (6.23 ounces)	vs	+99 grams (3.47 ounces)80% Lighter
13.5 millimeters (0.53 inches)	vs	+13 millimeters (0.51 inches)4% Thinner
154 PPI	vs	+180 PPI17% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

20 Common items in both devices

800MHz 32bit Single-core

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

260 thousand

320x480 pixels

Only digital zoom

VGA (640x480)

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Micromax A80 (Superfone Infinity)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	A80 (Superfone Infinity)	Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Other model names	Micromax Superfone Infinity A80, Micromax A80 Infinity	Sony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21a, Sony Tapioca SS
Country or region available	India	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Micromax	Sony
Release date	8/6/2012	9/1/2012
Depth	13.5 millimeters (0.53 inches)	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)	64 x 129.5 millimeters (2.52 x 5.1 in)	57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)
Weight	178 grams (6.23 ounces)	99 grams (3.47 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Micromax A80 (Superfone Infinity)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.75" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	154 PPI	180 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	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
	Micromax A80 (Superfone Infinity)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
System version	Android 2.3.4 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
	Micromax A80 (Superfone Infinity)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6573 (65nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX531 281Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Micromax A80 (Superfone Infinity)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
RAM memory	256MB	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	512MB (164MB available)	4GB (2.49GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Micromax A80 (Superfone Infinity)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Dual-Band 900/1800	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 900/1800	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Micromax A80 (Superfone Infinity)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480)	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	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Micromax A80 (Superfone Infinity)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
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
	Micromax A80 (Superfone Infinity)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
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, WMV	MP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Micromax A80 (Superfone Infinity)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	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	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Micromax A80 (Superfone Infinity)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Sensors	Accelerometer	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Micromax A80 (Superfone Infinity)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700
Battery capacity	2500 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	4.5 hours
Standby	288 hours (12 days)	545 hours (22.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Micromax A80 (Superfone Infinity)	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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Red, Navy Blue • Sony xLOUD • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Micromax A80 (Superfone Infinity)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	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)