Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) vs Apple iPhone XS Max (64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Tipo vs Apple iPhone XS Max phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/15/2018 10:34 AM, updated: 9/26/2024 11:12 AM

Compare Apple iPhone XS Max X Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

29Points Apple iPhone XS Max (64GB) Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1242x2688

12
MP

7.1mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3174
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone XS Max (64GB)

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!

6 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	vs	29 Advantages Apple iPhone XS Max (64GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+99 grams (3.47 ounces)110% Lighter	vs	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	proprietary audio output
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
800MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.25GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2.49GB available)	vs	+64GB (54GB available)21 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	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED 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	+1242x2688 pixels21 times Higher resolution screen
180 PPI	vs	+456 PPI153% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+6.5"103% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP7 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+Quad-LED flashAdvantage The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 7.1MPAdvantage 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
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps141 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+3174 mAh112% 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	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

12 Common items in both devices

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

Proximity sensor

Hands-free calling

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21a, Sony Tapioca SS	iPhone Xs Max A1921, A2101, A2102, A2104
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Apple
Release date	9/1/2012	9/21/2018, Announced: 9/12/2018
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)	77.4 x 157.5 millimeters (3.05 x 6.2 in)
Weight	99 grams (3.47 ounces)	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Stainless steel body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	3.2" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	1242x2688 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	180 PPI	456 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	625nits[typ] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	iOS 12
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	iOS 18
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A	64bit: Apple A12 Bionic (7nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.25GHz Vortex (Dual-core) 4x 1.6GHz Tempest (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	Apple GPU (4-Core)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 353210 (v7) Geekbench: 11432 (v4.4) GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	4GB (2.49GB available)	64GB (54GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	1024/150 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 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	All models: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A2104 model: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat16 VoLTE A1921/A2104 models: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19,20,25,26,29,30,32,66,71) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,46) A2101 model: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19,20,25,26,28,29,30,32,66) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,46) A2102 model: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,11,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19,20,21,25,26,28,29,30,66) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,42,46)
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	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
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.452mm1.0µm
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Not supported	Quad-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Not supported	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical 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	1080p@240fps
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	7.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	3072x2304 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	32mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	3 microphones
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, WMV	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	proprietary audio output
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	3174 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	4.5 hours	25 hours (1 days)
Standby	545 hours (22.7 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
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, White, Red, Navy Blue • Sony xLOUD • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold • Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included • Face ID • Apple Pay • AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	iPhone XS Max (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.37W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.62W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)	feature not registered