Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589) vs Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos 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 11:29 AM

Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

11Points Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) Compare Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos 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!

7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	vs	11 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
+12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)4% Thinner	vs	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+3.5"9% Larger screen	vs	3.2"
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+1650 mAh10% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+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 (158MB available)	vs	+4GB (2.49GB available)15 times More internal storage for applications and files
125 grams (4.38 ounces)	vs	+99 grams (3.47 ounces)26% Lighter
165 PPI	vs	+180 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+VGA (640x480)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer
3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A	vs	+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps132% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light 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

19 Common items in both devices

800MHz 32bit Single-core

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

320x480 pixels

(back) 3.1MP

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

+12 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos i589 CDMA	Sony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21a, Sony Tapioca SS
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, India	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Samsung	Sony
Release date	2/1/2012	9/1/2012
Depth	12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)	59.9 x 112.4 millimeters (2.36 x 4.43 in)	57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)
Weight	125 grams (4.38 ounces)	99 grams (3.47 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~54.2% (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)	165 PPI	180 PPI
Colors	16 million	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
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
System version	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7627T	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
RAM memory	256MB	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	512MB (158MB available)	4GB (2.49GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	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	3.1 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	CDMA 800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A	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	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	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	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	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
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	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
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	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
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700
Battery capacity	1650 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	300 hours (12.5 days)	545 hours (22.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not 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 • 2GB microSD included • Samsung TouchWiz UI • Smile Shot/Panorama • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Red, Navy Blue • Sony xLOUD • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	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)