Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) vs HTC Desire 600

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Tipo vs HTC Desire 600 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/5/2016 9:38 PM, updated: 10/1/2024 8:14 PM

Compare HTC Desire 600 X Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

22Points HTC Desire 600 Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
SLCD2

540x960

8
MP

1.5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1860
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Desire 600

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!

5 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	vs	22 Advantages HTC Desire 600
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+99 grams (3.47 ounces)31% Lighter	vs	130 grams (4.55 ounces)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
800MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (45nm)110% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR	vs	+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2.49GB available)	vs	+8GB (5GB available)101% More internal storage for applications and files
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	vs	+9.26 millimeters (0.36 inches)40% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT Super LCD 2Advantage TFT Super LCD 2 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	+540x960 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen
180 PPI	vs	+245 PPI36% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+4.5"41% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 8MP154% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+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	+(front) 1.5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
1500 mAh	vs	+1860 mAh24% 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
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

16 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

3G HSUPA

7.2 Mbps

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

+9 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	HTC Desire 600
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Model	Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Desire 600
Other model names	Sony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21a, Sony Tapioca SS	HTC Desire 600 Dual-SIM 606h
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	HTC
Release date	9/1/2012	6/1/2013, Announced: 5/23/2013
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	9.26 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)	67 x 134.8 millimeters (2.64 x 5.31 in)
Weight	99 grams (3.47 ounces)	130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	HTC Desire 600
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT Super LCD 2
Screen size	3.2" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	540x960 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	180 PPI	245 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
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)	HTC Desire 600
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	d
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	HTC Desire 600
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8625Q) (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	Qualcomm Adreno 203 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 10745 (v4) Geekbench: 552 (v3)
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	HTC Desire 600
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	4GB (2.49GB available)	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.41
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	HTC Desire 600
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
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 900/2100
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	HTC Desire 600
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 24 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	HTC Desire 600
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	1.5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1600x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	VGA (640x480)
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)	HTC Desire 600
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported Beats audio
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, WMV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	HTC Desire 600
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	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	HTC Desire 600
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	HTC Desire 600
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1860 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	4.5 hours	11 hours
Standby	545 hours (22.7 days)	577 hours (24 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	HTC Desire 600
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: Black, White Continuous shooting/VideoPic • Dropbox 25GB • HTC Sense UI • HTC BlinkFee Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	HTC Desire 600
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.37W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)	1.3W/kg (head), 0.48W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.62W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)	feature not registered