Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) vs HTC Wildfire S (CDMA)

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

9/5/2016 9:38 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 3:58 PM

Compare HTC Wildfire S X Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

03Points HTC Wildfire S (CDMA) Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
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!

10 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	vs	3 Advantages HTC Wildfire S (CDMA)
+800MHz 32bit Single-core40% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	600MHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB (2.49GB available)16 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (150MB available)
+99 grams (3.47 ounces)6% Lighter	vs	105 grams (3.68 ounces)
+13 millimeters (0.51 inches)9% Thinner	vs	14.15 millimeters (0.56 inches)
+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	3G 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
+1500 mAh22% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1230 mAh
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 5MP56% 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

24 Common items in both devices

512MB LPDDR / 512MB

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

260 thousand

320x480 pixels

180 PPI

3.2"

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	HTC Wildfire S (CDMA)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Wildfire S (CDMA)
Other model names	Sony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21a, Sony Tapioca SS	HTC Wildfire S CDMA US Cellular, HTC Marvel C
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony	HTC
Release date	9/1/2012	10/1/2011
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	14.15 millimeters (0.56 inches)
Size (width x height)	57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)	57.8 x 99.9 millimeters (2.28 x 3.93 in)
Weight	99 grams (3.47 ounces)	105 grams (3.68 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	HTC Wildfire S (CDMA)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~52.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	180 PPI	180 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	260 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)	HTC Wildfire S (CDMA)
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	HTC Wildfire S (CDMA)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7627
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	HTC Wildfire S (CDMA)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	512MB
Internal storage	4GB (2.49GB available)	512MB (150MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	HTC Wildfire S (CDMA)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	3.1 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
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 Wildfire S (CDMA)
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) 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	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 Wildfire S (CDMA)
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)	HTC Wildfire S (CDMA)
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, H.264, Xvid
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	HTC Wildfire S (CDMA)
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 Wildfire S (CDMA)
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 Wildfire S (CDMA)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BD29100
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1230 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4.5 hours	5.8 hours
Standby	545 hours (22.7 days)	570 hours (23.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	HTC Wildfire S (CDMA)
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	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player	HTML, XHTML
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, Silver, Brown, Lilac • HTC Sense 2.1A UI • HTC Caller ID Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	HTC Wildfire S (CDMA)
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