Samsung Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) vs Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S7 Active vs Sony Xperia Tipo phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.1"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2560
12.2
MP
MP
5mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
3.2"
TFT
TFT
320x480
3.1
MP
MP
512MB
RAM
RAM
Single-core
1500
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)
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13 Common items in both devices |
Only digital zoom |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
Ambient light sensor |
Compass |
Proximity sensor |
+6 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 Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | |
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Model | Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Xperia Tipo (ST21i) |
Other model names | AT&T Galaxy S7 active G891A | Sony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21i, Sony Tapioca SS |
Country or region available | USA | (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Release date | 6/10/2016 | 9/1/2012 |
Depth | 9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches) | 13 millimeters (0.51 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 74.9 x 148.8 millimeters (2.95 x 5.86 in) | 57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in) |
Weight | 185 grams (6.48 ounces) | 99 grams (3.47 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant. | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT LCD |
Screen size | 5.1" inches | 3.2" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~64.3% (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) | 576 PPI | 180 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 260 thousand |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 4 | Scratch-resistant glass |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | |
System version | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS |
Firmware update | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm) | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A |
CPU | Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core) | Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 530 | Qualcomm Adreno 200 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4 | 512MB LPDDR |
Internal storage | 32GB (22GB available) UFS 2.0 | 4GB (2.49GB available) |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | |
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 | 450/50 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 850/1900/2100 | UMTS 900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 29, 30) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) | Not supported |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | 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 | ||
Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 12.2 megapixels | 3.1 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 2048x1536 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | VGA (640x480) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | feature not registered |
Focal length | 26mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.4µm 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/video on both cameras | Not supported |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | Not supported |
Front camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | Not supported |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Not supported |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | feature not registered |
Focal length | 22mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/4.1" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.34µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | Not supported |
Radio | FM (RDS) | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV | MP4, H.264, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+ |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.2 + 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 | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Heart rate Proximity sensor SpO2 | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700 |
Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 1500 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 32 hours (1.3 days) | 4.5 hours |
Standby | 384 hours (16 days) | 545 hours (22.7 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | |
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: Sandy gold, Green camo, Titanium gray • Fast battery charging: 60% in 30min • Quick Charge 2.0 • OneDrive 115GB • Samsung Pay | • Colors: Black, White, Red, Navy Blue • Sony xLOUD • WiFi hotspot • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.25W/kg (head), 1.55W/kg (body) | 1.37W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.316W/kg (head), 0.981W/kg (body) | 1.62W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body) |