OnePlus Nord (128GB) vs Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)

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

8/4/2020 9:47 AM, updated: 11/30/2021 5:31 PM

Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X OnePlus Nord (128GB) 26Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.44"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4115
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2) Compare OnePlus Nord X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus Nord (128GB)

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26 Advantages OnePlus Nord (128GB)	vs	5 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)5 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	800MHz 32bit Single-core
+8GB LPDDR4X15 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+128GB (106GB available)42 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2.49GB available)
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)59% Thinner	vs	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
+Fluid AMOLEDAdvantage Fluid 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
+1080x2400 pixels16 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+409 PPI127% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	180 PPI
+6.44"101% Larger screen	vs	3.2"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP19 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
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(dual front camera) 32MP + 8MPAdvantage 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 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps277 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4115 mAh174% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+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]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
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
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

12 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

Proximity sensor

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📱 Model features
	OnePlus Nord (128GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nord (128GB)	Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)
Other model names	OnePlus NORD 5G AC2001 (128GB + 8GB RAM), OnePlus Z	Sony Xperia tipo Dual-Sim, Sony ST21a2, Sony Tapioca DS
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America)
Brand	OnePlus	Sony
Release date	8/4/2020, Announced: 7/21/2020	9/1/2012
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.3 x 158.3 millimeters (2.89 x 6.23 in)	57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)
Weight	184 grams (6.44 ounces)	99 grams (3.47 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	OnePlus Nord (128GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)
Display type	Fluid AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.44" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~86.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	409 PPI	180 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	90Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR10+	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	OnePlus Nord (128GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)
System version	Android 10	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	OxygenOS 11	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	OnePlus Nord (128GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core) 1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 315641 (v8) Geekbench: 7844 (v4.4), 1953 (v5.1) GFXBench: 19fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	OnePlus Nord (128GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1	4GB (2.49GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	OnePlus Nord (128GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Shift - Selectable (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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 Cat18 VoLTE Europe version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Europe: SA/NSA (1, 3, 7, 28, 78) India: SA/NSA (78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat18 VoLTE Europe version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
📷 Camera
	OnePlus Nord (128GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.3119˚ 5MP depth f/2.4 2MP macro f/2.4	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	1080p@240fps Sony IMX586 sensor Sony IMX616 sensor	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	OnePlus Nord (128GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 32 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.5105˚1/4"1.12µm	Not supported
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	OnePlus Nord (128GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	OnePlus Nord (128GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (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, GALILEO, BeiDou, SBAS, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	OnePlus Nord (128GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	OnePlus Nord (128GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700
Battery capacity	4115 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	30W (5V/6A) Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	6.3 hours
Standby	feature not registered	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	OnePlus Nord (128GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)
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: Blue Marble, Gray Onyx	• Colors: Black, Silver • Sony xLOUD • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	OnePlus Nord (128GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.28W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.62W/kg (head)

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OnePlus Nord (128GB) vs Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)

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

What's the better phone? OnePlus Nord (128GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate