Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) vs HP Veer

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

9/5/2016 9:38 PM, updated: 9/2/2021 4:15 AM

Compare HP Veer X Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

04Points HP Veer Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.6"
TFT

320x400

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

910
mAh

(Non 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!

12 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	vs	4 Advantages HP Veer
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+99 grams (3.47 ounces)4% Lighter	vs	103 grams (3.61 ounces)
+13 millimeters (0.51 inches)16% Thinner	vs	15.1 millimeters (0.59 inches)
+320x480 pixels20% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x400 pixels
+3.2"23% Larger screen	vs	2.6"
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)466 times More apps available to download and use	vs	7500 apps (webOS Nation)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1500 mAh65% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	910 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
4GB (2.49GB available)	vs	+8GB (6.39GB available)157% More internal storage for applications and files
180 PPI	vs	+197 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 5MP56% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures

20 Common items in both devices

800MHz 32bit Single-core

512MB LPDDR

TFT LCD

260 thousand

Only digital zoom

VGA (640x480)

3G HSUPA

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	HP Veer
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Model	Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	HP Veer
Other model names	Sony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21a, Sony Tapioca SS	HP Veer GSM + HSPA, P160UNA
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	HP
Release date	9/1/2012	6/1/2011
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	15.1 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)	57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)	84 x 54.5 millimeters (3.31 x 2.15 in)
Weight	99 grams (3.47 ounces)	103 grams (3.61 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	HP Veer
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	2.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~46.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	320x400 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	180 PPI	197 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	HP Veer
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	HP webOS 2.1
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	HP webOS 2.2
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	HP Veer
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7230
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	HP Veer
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	4GB (2.49GB available)	8GB (6.39GB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	HP Veer
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	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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	UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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)	HP Veer
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	VGA (640x480)
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	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	HP Veer
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)	HP Veer
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	HP Veer
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	HP Veer
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	HP Veer
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	910 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	4.5 hours	5 hours
Standby	545 hours (22.7 days)	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	HP Veer
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	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Red, Navy Blue • Sony xLOUD • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black • HP Synergy • HP Touchstone charging dock compliant • HAC (T4/M4) • Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	HP Veer
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