Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) vs HTC Incredible S

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Tipo vs HTC Incredible S 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 HTC Incredible S X Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

15Points HTC Incredible S Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
SLCD

480x800

8
MP

1.3mp

768MB
RAM

Single-core

1450
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Incredible S

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	15 Advantages HTC Incredible S
+4GB (2.49GB available)121% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	2GB (1.13GB available)
+99 grams (3.47 ounces)37% Lighter	vs	136 grams (4.76 ounces)
+1500 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1450 mAh
+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
800MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Single-core25% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR	vs	+768MB LPDDR250% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	vs	+11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)11% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT Super LCDAdvantage TFT Super LCD 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	+480x800 pixels150% Higher resolution screen
180 PPI	vs	+233 PPI29% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+4"25% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 8MP154% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage 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
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video

19 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Only digital zoom

Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS

3G HSUPA

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	HTC Incredible S
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Model	Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Incredible S
Other model names	Sony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21a, Sony Tapioca SS	HTC Incredible S S710E, HTC Incredible S S710D
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony	HTC
Release date	9/1/2012	2/15/2011
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)	57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)	64 x 120 millimeters (2.52 x 4.72 in)
Weight	99 grams (3.47 ounces)	136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	HTC Incredible S
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT Super LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	180 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
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)	HTC Incredible S
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 2.2 Froyo
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	HTC Incredible S
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz 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)	HTC Incredible S
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	768MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	4GB (2.49GB available)	2GB (1.13GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	HTC Incredible S
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	14.4/5.76 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, 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)	HTC Incredible S
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) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Dual-LED flash
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	feature not registered
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection
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)	HTC Incredible S
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1280x1024 pixels
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)	HTC Incredible S
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, WMV	MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	HTC Incredible S
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	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	HTC Incredible S
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	HTC Incredible S
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1450 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4.5 hours	6.4 hours
Standby	545 hours (22.7 days)	370 hours (15.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	HTC Incredible S
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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	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	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Red, Navy Blue • Sony xLOUD • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black, Red • 16GB microSD included • HTC Sense 3.6 UI • 3D stereo surround • Touch focus • DLNA • 3G Mobile Hotspot • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	HTC Incredible S
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