Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB) vs Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Nexus 6 vs Sony Xperia Tipo phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/22/2016 1:17 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 11:29 AM

Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB) 29Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.96"
AMOLED

1440x2560

13
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3220
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) Compare Motorola Nexus 6 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)

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29 Advantages Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)	vs	4 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
+2.7GHz 32bit Quad-core4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	800MHz 32bit Single-core
+3GB LPDDR35 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+64GB (57GB available)22 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2.49GB available)
+10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)29% Thinner	vs	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED 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
+1440x2560 pixels23 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+493 PPI174% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	180 PPI
+5.96"86% 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) 2.1MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.1 Nougat 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
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3220 mAh115% 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 SlimPortAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
184 grams (6.44 ounces)	vs	+99 grams (3.47 ounces)86% 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

14 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

Proximity sensor

+7 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
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)	Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Other model names	Google Nexus 6 XT1100, Motorola Nexus X, Motorola Shamu	Sony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21a, Sony Tapioca SS
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Motorola	Sony
Release date	11/12/2014	9/1/2012
Depth	10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)	83 x 159.3 millimeters (3.27 x 6.27 in)	57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)
Weight	184 grams (6.44 ounces)	99 grams (3.47 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.96" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	493 PPI	180 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
System version	Android 5.0 Lollipop	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 420	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	64GB (57GB available)	4GB (2.49GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-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	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 19, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	28mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical 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
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	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+	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)	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	Micro-B USB SlimPort	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700
Battery capacity	3220 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	24 hours (1 day)	4.5 hours
Standby	330 hours (13.8 days)	545 hours (22.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
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, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Midnight Blue, Cloud White • 13MP IMX 214 image sensor camera	• Colors: Black, White, Red, Navy Blue • Sony xLOUD • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)	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)