Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) vs Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/6GB)

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

8/26/2018 10:39 PM, updated: 5/14/2020 2:48 PM

Compare Lenovo ZUK Edge X Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

28Points Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/6GB) Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
TDDI

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/6GB)

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!

3 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)	vs	28 Advantages Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/6GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+99 grams (3.47 ounces)62% Lighter	vs	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
800MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR	vs	+6GB LPDDR411 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2.49GB available)	vs	+64GB (52GB available)20 times More internal storage for applications and files
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	vs	+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)69% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TDDIAdvantage TDDI display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels13 times Higher resolution screen
180 PPI	vs	+401 PPI123% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+5.5"72% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 13MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 8MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps82 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+3100 mAh107% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

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.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/6GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)	ZUK Edge (64GB/6GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia tipo Dual-Sim, Sony ST21i2, Sony Tapioca DS	联想ZUK Edge (64GB + 6GB RAM), Lenovo ZUK Z2151
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Sony	Lenovo
Release date	9/1/2012	1/1/2017
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)	74.5 x 142.9 millimeters (2.93 x 5.63 in)
Weight	99 grams (3.47 ounces)	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/6GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TDDI
Screen size	3.2" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~78.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	180 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/6GB)
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/6GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	Qualcomm Adreno 530 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/6GB)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	4GB (2.49GB available)	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Shift - Selectable (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	600/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat11 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.34µm pixel
Autofocus	Not supported	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/6GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Heart rate Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/6GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	3100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	13W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6.3 hours	feature not registered
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/6GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, 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	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Silver • Sony xLOUD • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Ceramic White, Titanium Black • ZUI 2.5 • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.28W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.62W/kg (head)	feature not registered