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Motorola A1600 vs Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)

Side by side comparison between Motorola A1600 vs Sony Xperia Tipo phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Motorola A1600
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.4"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

930
mAh

(Removable)

vs
21Points Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) Compare Motorola A1600 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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A1600} 1 Advantage Motorola A1600 vs Xperia Tipo (ST21a)} 21 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures		vsNot supported
64MB SDRAMvs+512MB LPDDR7 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128MB (27MB available)vs+4GB (2.49GB available)93 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 4GB microSDvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
128 grams (4.48 ounces)vs+99 grams (3.47 ounces)29%
Lighter
19.6 millimeters (0.77 inches)vs+13 millimeters (0.51 inches)51%
Thinner
240x320 pixelsvs+320x480 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
167 PPIvs+180 PPI8%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.4"vs+3.2"33%
Larger screen
QVGA (320x240)vs+VGA (640x480)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 appsvs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
2G EDGEvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps30 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
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+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
930 mAhvs+1500 mAh61%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2.5mm jackvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
WAP, HTMLvs+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
10 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
260 thousand
(back) 3.1MP
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
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📱 Model features

Motorola A1600Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
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ModelMotorola A1600Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Other model namesMotorola A1600 MING2, Motorola MING2 A1600Sony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21a, Sony Tapioca SS
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
BrandMotorolaSony
Release date8/1/20089/1/2012
Depth19.6 millimeters (0.77 inches)13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)53.5 x 98.9 millimeters (2.11 x 3.89 in)57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)
Weight128 grams (4.48 ounces)99 grams (3.47 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Motorola A1600Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.4" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~33.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)167 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

Motorola A1600Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
System versionProprietary OSAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola A1600Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Chipsetfeature not registered32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola A1600Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
RAM memory64MB SDRAM512MB LPDDR
Internal storage128MB (27MB available)4GB (2.49GB available)
External storageUntil 4GB microSD
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola A1600Sony 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 / Upload0.236 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 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 networkNot supportedUMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, 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

Motorola A1600Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)VGA (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 detectionNot supportedNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola A1600Sony 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

Motorola A1600Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formats3GP, MPEG4MP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola A1600Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output2.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola A1600Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola A1600Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BA700
Battery capacity930 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6 hours4.5 hours
Standby180 hours (7.5 days)545 hours (22.7 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola A1600Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaExternal retractable antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Linux 2.6 OS
• Business card scanner
• Photo editor
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer
Java framework		• Colors: Black, White, Red, Navy Blue
• Sony xLOUD
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola A1600Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.58W/kg (head), 0.26W/kg (body)1.37W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.78W/kg (head)1.62W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)
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