Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) vs BlackBerry 8800

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Tipo vs BlackBerry 8800 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/5/2016 9:38 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 11:29 AM

Compare BlackBerry 8800 X Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) 25Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

00Point BlackBerry 8800 Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.5"
TFT

320x240

N/A

16MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)

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!

25 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	vs	0 Advantage BlackBerry 8800
+800MHz 32bit Single-core169% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	312MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR31 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	16MB SDRAM
+4GB (2.49GB available)39 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64MB
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 2GB microSD
+99 grams (3.47 ounces)35% Lighter	vs	134 grams (4.69 ounces)
+13 millimeters (0.51 inches)8% Thinner	vs	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
+260 thousand3 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+320x480 pixels100% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x240 pixels
+180 PPI13% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	160 PPI
+3.2"28% Larger screen	vs	2.5"
+(back) 3.1MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere	vs	Not supported
+VGA (640x480)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Not supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times More apps available to download and use	vs	70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	2G EDGE
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps30 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1500 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1400 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	2.5mm jack
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.0
+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	Mini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	WAP, HTML
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported

3 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

A-GPS, GeoTagging / GPS

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	BlackBerry 8800
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Model	Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	BlackBerry 8800
Other model names	Sony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21a, Sony Tapioca SS	RIM BlackBerry 8800
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony	BlackBerry
Release date	9/1/2012	2/12/2007
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)	57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)	66 x 114 millimeters (2.6 x 4.49 in)
Weight	99 grams (3.47 ounces)	134 grams (4.69 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	BlackBerry 8800
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	2.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~25.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	320x240 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	180 PPI	160 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	BlackBerry 8800
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	BlackBerry OS 4.2
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	BlackBerry 8800
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A	32bit: Intel XScale PXA272
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 312MHz XScale (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	BlackBerry 8800
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	16MB SDRAM
Internal storage	4GB (2.49GB available)	64MB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 2GB microSD (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	BlackBerry 8800
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	0.236 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CSD, GPRS, EDGE
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)	BlackBerry 8800
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	Not supported
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	Not supported
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Not supported
Face/smile detection	Not supported	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	Not supported	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	BlackBerry 8800
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	BlackBerry 8800
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, WMV	feature not registered
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+	MP3
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	BlackBerry 8800
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	Mini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)
Audio output	3.5mm jack	2.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.0
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	Not supported
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	GPS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	BlackBerry 8800
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	BlackBerry 8800
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4.5 hours	5 hours
Standby	545 hours (22.7 days)	528 hours (22 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	BlackBerry 8800
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player	WAP, HTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Fixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Red, Navy Blue • Sony xLOUD • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Silver • Trackball navigation • BlackBerry maps • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	BlackBerry 8800
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