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Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) vs ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Tipo vs ZTE Avid 4G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare ZTE Avid 4G X Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) 06Points
Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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15Points ZTE Avid 4G (N9120) Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X
ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1730
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)

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Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)} 6 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) vs Avid 4G (N9120)} 15 Advantages ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)
+99 grams (3.47 ounces)51%
Lighter		vs149 grams (5.22 ounces)
+VGA (640x480)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsSupported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+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 Dual-core80%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDRvs+512MB LPDDR2Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)vs+11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)9%
Thinner
320x480 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen
180 PPIvs+233 PPI29%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+4"25%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP56%
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+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1500 mAhvs+1730 mAh15%
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
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
19 Common items in both devices
4GB (2.49GB available) / 4GB (2.29GB available)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
260 thousand
Only digital zoom
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Capacitive
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)
 
ModelXperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)Avid 4G (N9120)
Other model namesSony Xperia tipo Dual-Sim, Sony ST21i2, Sony Tapioca DSZTE Avid 4G for MetroPCS, ZTE N9120
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		USA
USA
BrandSonyZTE
Release date9/1/201212/20/2012
Depth13 millimeters (0.51 inches)11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)65.5 x 124 millimeters (2.58 x 4.88 in)
Weight99 grams (3.47 ounces)149 grams (5.22 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.2" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~56.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)180 PPI233 PPI
Colors260 thousand260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)
System versionAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8960 Lite
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB (2.49GB available)4GB (2.29GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Shift - Selectable
(dedicated slot)		Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 1700/2100
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPANot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsSupported
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 focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
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 ST21i2)ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BA700		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1730 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.3 hours4 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)260 hours (10.8 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Silver
• Sony xLOUD
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework		• Colors: Black
• Built-in digital compass
• Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
• Touch focus
• 4G Mobile hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2)ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)
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
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