Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530) vs Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)

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

9/5/2016 9:38 PM, updated: 9/10/2022 5:49 AM

Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

06Points Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) Compare Samsung Wave II X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)

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!

15 Advantages Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)	vs	6 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core19% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	800MHz 32bit Single-core
+11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)10% Thinner	vs	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
+TFT SuperClear LCDAdvantage TFT SuperClear LCD 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
+480x800 pixels150% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+252 PPI40% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	180 PPI
+3.7"16% Larger screen	vs	3.2"
+(back) 5MP56% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
384MB LPDDR	vs	+512MB LPDDR33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
2GB (390MB available)	vs	+4GB (2.49GB available)6 times More internal storage for applications and files
135 grams (4.73 ounces)	vs	+99 grams (3.47 ounces)36% Lighter
3000 apps (Samsung Apps)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)1166 times More apps available to download and use
(3G HSUPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet

19 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Only digital zoom

3G HSUPA

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

+12 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
	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Wave II (GT-S8530)	Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Other model names	Samsung Wave 2 S8530	Sony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21a, Sony Tapioca SS
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Samsung	Sony
Release date	11/30/2010, Announced: 10/29/2010	9/1/2012
Depth	11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)	59.8 x 123.9 millimeters (2.35 x 4.88 in)	57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	99 grams (3.47 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Display type	TFT SuperClear LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.7" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~52.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels (5:3)	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	252 PPI	180 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
System version	Bada 1.2	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Bada 2.0	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	TouchWiz 3.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung S5PC110 Hummingbird	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX540	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
RAM memory	384MB LPDDR	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	2GB (390MB available) Flash (EEPROM)	4GB (2.49GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.6/2 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	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
	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	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	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	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
	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	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, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	3.5mm (same audio output)	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	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
	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6.8 hours	4.5 hours
Standby	550 hours (22.9 days)	545 hours (22.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Call control	Voice recorder	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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Ebony Gray • SNS Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Red, Navy Blue • Sony xLOUD • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.41W/kg (head), 0.44W/kg (body)	1.37W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.39W/kg (head)	1.62W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)