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Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2) vs LG G3 Vigor (D725)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Tipo vs LG G3 Vigor phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG G3 Vigor X Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2) 04Points
3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2540
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG G3 Vigor (D725)

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!

Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)} 4 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2) vs G3 Vigor (D725)} 26 Advantages LG G3 Vigor (D725)
+99 grams (3.47 ounces)35%
Lighter
vs134 grams (4.69 ounces)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
800MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core110%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDRvs+1GB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2.49GB available)vs+8GB (4GB available)61%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)vs+10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)26%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
180 PPIvs+294 PPI63%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+5"56%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSvs+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1500 mAhvs+2540 mAh69%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

15 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
+8 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)LG G3 Vigor (D725)
 
ModelXperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)LG G3 Vigor (D725)
Other model namesSony Xperia tipo Dual-Sim, Sony ST21a2, Sony Tapioca DSAT&T LG G3 Vigor, LG-D725 LG G3S, LG B2 mini
Country or region available(Latin America)
(Latin America)
USA
USA
BrandSonyLG
Release date9/1/20129/15/2014
Depth13 millimeters (0.51 inches)10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)69.6 x 137.7 millimeters (2.74 x 5.42 in)
Weight99 grams (3.47 ounces)134 grams (4.69 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)LG G3 Vigor (D725)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.2" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)180 PPI294 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)LG G3 Vigor (D725)
System versionAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)LG G3 Vigor (D725)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)LG G3 Vigor (D725)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR1GB
Internal storage4GB (2.49GB available)8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)LG G3 Vigor (D725)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Shift - Selectable
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 700/1700/1900/2100
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPANot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)LG G3 Vigor (D725)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)LG G3 Vigor (D725)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)LG G3 Vigor (D725)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)LG G3 Vigor (D725)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)LG G3 Vigor (D725)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)LG G3 Vigor (D725)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BA700
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh2540 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.3 hours14 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)700 hours (29.2 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)LG G3 Vigor (D725)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Silver
• Sony xLOUD
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Metallic Black, Silk White
• HD Voice
• Knock Code, QSlide 2.0, QuickMemo+
• Rear-Key
• AT&T applications
• MiraCast
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)LG G3 Vigor (D725)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.28W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)0.53W/kg (head), 0.73W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.62W/kg (head)0.55W/kg (head), 0.43W/kg (body)
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