Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 (SM-F721U 512GB)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Tipo vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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3.2"
TFT
TFT
320x480
3.1
MP
MP
512MB
RAM
RAM
Single-core
1500
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
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6.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2640
12.2
MP
MP
10mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3700
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 (SM-F721U 512GB)
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10 Common items in both devices |
Only digital zoom |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
Ambient light sensor |
Compass |
Proximity sensor |
+3 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 | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) | Galaxy Z Flip 4 (SM-F721U 512GB) | |
Model | Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) | Galaxy Z Flip 4 (SM-F721U 512GB) |
Other model names | Sony Xperia tipo Dual-Sim, Sony ST21i2, Sony Tapioca DS | Galaxy Z Flip4 5G (SM-F721U1) |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | USA |
Brand | Sony | Samsung |
Release date | 9/1/2012 | 8/25/2022, Announced: 8/10/2022 |
Depth | 13 millimeters (0.51 inches) | 6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in) | 71.9 x 165.2 millimeters (2.83 x 6.5 in) |
Weight | 99 grams (3.47 ounces) | 187 grams (6.55 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus+ Folded: 15.9 x 71.9 x 84.9 mm |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IPX8 certified: water resistant up to 1.5 meters and 30min |
📲 Display | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) | Galaxy Z Flip 4 (SM-F721U 512GB) | |
Display type | TFT LCD | Dynamic AMOLED |
Screen size | 3.2" inches | 6.7" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~85.4% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 320x480 pixels | 1080x2640 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 2-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 180 PPI | 426 PPI |
Colors | 260 thousand | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 120Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | 1200nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display Extra display: Super AMOLED 1.9" (260x512), Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) | Galaxy Z Flip 4 (SM-F721U 512GB) | |
System version | Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS | Android 12 |
Firmware update | Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS | Android 14 |
User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) | Galaxy Z Flip 4 (SM-F721U 512GB) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm) |
CPU | Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.19GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 200 | Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 685765 (v8), 800001 (v9) Geekbench: 3913 (v5.1) GFXBench: 74fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) | Galaxy Z Flip 4 (SM-F721U 512GB) | |
RAM memory | 512MB LPDDR | 8GB LPDDR5 |
Internal storage | 4GB (2.49GB available) | 512GB (448GB available) UFS 3.1 |
External storage | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) | Galaxy Z Flip 4 (SM-F721U 512GB) | |
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) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM |
Maximum Download / Upload | 7.2/5.76 Mbps | 5000/1024 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
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 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 5, 25, 41, 66, 71) mmWave (260, 261) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave |
📷 Camera | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) | Galaxy Z Flip 4 (SM-F721U 512GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 3.1 megapixels | (dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm |
Main camera resolution | 2048x1536 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | VGA (640x480) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
Flash | Not supported | LED flash |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 24mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/1.76" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.8µm pixel |
Autofocus | Not supported | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Not supported | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | Not supported | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/240fps 720p@960fps HDR10+ Slow motion |
📸 Front camera | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) | Galaxy Z Flip 4 (SM-F721U 512GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | Not supported | 10 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | Not supported | 3872x2592 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Not supported | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.4 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.22µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) | Galaxy Z Flip 4 (SM-F721U 512GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, WMV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) | Galaxy Z Flip 4 (SM-F721U 512GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 2.1 + A2DP | 5.2 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) | Galaxy Z Flip 4 (SM-F721U 512GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) | Galaxy Z Flip 4 (SM-F721U 512GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700 | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 1500 mAh | 3700 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | 15W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | 6.3 hours | 34 hours (1.4 days) |
Standby | 360 hours (15 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) | Galaxy Z Flip 4 (SM-F721U 512GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
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: Graphite, White, Bora Purple, Pink Gold, Blue, Yellow, Navy, Khaki, Red • Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard) |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) | Galaxy Z Flip 4 (SM-F721U 512GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.28W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body) | 1.02W/kg (head), 0.94W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 1.62W/kg (head) | feature not registered |