Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) vs Huawei Ascend Y300

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Tipo vs Huawei Ascend Y300 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/5/2016 9:38 PM, updated: 10/1/2024 10:12 PM

Compare Huawei Ascend Y300 X Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

17Points Huawei Ascend Y300 Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1730
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Ascend Y300

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!

3 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	vs	17 Advantages Huawei Ascend Y300
+4GB (2.49GB available)66% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (1.5GB available)
+99 grams (3.47 ounces)31% Lighter	vs	130 grams (4.55 ounces)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
800MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)50% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR	vs	+512MB LPDDR2Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	vs	+11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)16% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS 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) 5MP60% 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	+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+VGA (720x480)13% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 4.1.1 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
1500 mAh	vs	+1730 mAh15% 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
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

20 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Only digital zoom

3G HSUPA

7.2 Mbps

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+13 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)	Huawei Ascend Y300
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Model	Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Ascend Y300
Other model names	Sony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21a, Sony Tapioca SS	Huawei Ascend Y300-0100, Y300-0151
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Huawei
Release date	9/1/2012	3/1/2013
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)	57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)	63.8 x 124.5 millimeters (2.51 x 4.9 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)	Huawei Ascend Y300
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~57.3% (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	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Huawei Ascend Y300
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Huawei Ascend Y300
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	Qualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Huawei Ascend Y300
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	4GB (2.49GB available)	4GB (1.5GB available) eMMC 4.41
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Huawei Ascend Y300
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
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	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)	Huawei Ascend Y300
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	VGA (720x480) 30 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	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Smile detection
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)	Huawei Ascend Y300
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	640x480 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)	Huawei Ascend Y300
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	1 microphone
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
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)	Huawei Ascend Y300
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) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Huawei Ascend Y300
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Huawei Ascend Y300
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1730 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	4.5 hours	5 hours
Standby	545 hours (22.7 days)	320 hours (13.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Huawei Ascend Y300
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	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 Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Huawei Ascend Y300
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.37W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)	0.83W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.62W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)	0.75W/kg (head), 0.77W/kg (body)