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Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) vs HTC Arrive (8GB)

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

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Compare HTC Arrive X Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) 08Points
Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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10Points HTC Arrive (8GB) Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X
HTC Arrive (8GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.6"
TFT

480x800

5
MP
576MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Arrive (8GB)

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Xperia Tipo (ST21a)} 8 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) vs Arrive (8GB)} 10 Advantages HTC Arrive (8GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+99 grams (3.47 ounces)87%
Lighter		vs185 grams (6.48 ounces)
+13 millimeters (0.51 inches)19%
Thinner		vs15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use		vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster		vs3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps132%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps
+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+1GHz 32bit Single-core25%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDRvs+576MB LPDDR13%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2.49GB available)vs+8GB2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
320x480 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen
180 PPIvs+259 PPI44%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+3.6"13%
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
VGA (640x480)vs+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
18 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
260 thousand
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+11 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)HTC Arrive (8GB)
ModelXperia Tipo (ST21a)Arrive (8GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21a, Sony Tapioca SSSprint HTC 7 Pro CDMA, HTC Arrive for Sprint
Country or region available(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA		USA
USA
BrandSonyHTC
Release date9/1/20123/1/2011
Depth13 millimeters (0.51 inches)15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)59 x 117.5 millimeters (2.32 x 4.63 in)
Weight99 grams (3.47 ounces)185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)HTC Arrive (8GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.2" inches3.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~53.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)180 PPI259 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 (ST21a)HTC Arrive (8GB)
System versionAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSWindows Phone 7.5 Mango
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)HTC Arrive (8GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD8250
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)HTC Arrive (8GB)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR576MB LPDDR
Internal storage4GB (2.49GB available)8GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)HTC Arrive (8GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps3.1 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
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 850/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)HTC Arrive (8GB)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsHD (1280x720)
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 supportedFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)HTC Arrive (8GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
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 (ST21a)HTC Arrive (8GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)HTC Arrive (8GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + 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 (ST21a)HTC Arrive (8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)HTC Arrive (8GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BA700		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.5 hours4.8 hours
Standby545 hours (22.7 days)360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)HTC Arrive (8GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerfeature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Red, Navy Blue
• Sony xLOUD
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework		• Colors: Black
• Multitouch up to 4 fingers
• Dolby Mobile
• SRS sound enhancement
• Bing Maps

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)HTC Arrive (8GB)
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
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