Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) vs Lenovo S820

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Tipo vs Lenovo S820 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 Lenovo S820 X Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

20Points Lenovo S820 Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

720x1280

12.6
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Lenovo S820

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	20 Advantages Lenovo S820
+4GB (2.49GB available)24% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2GB available)
+99 grams (3.47 ounces)44% Lighter	vs	143 grams (5.01 ounces)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
800MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core100% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR	vs	+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	vs	+8.95 millimeters (0.35 inches)45% 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	+720x1280 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen
180 PPI	vs	+312 PPI73% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+4.7"47% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 12.6MP3 times 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	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 2MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 4.2.1 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
1500 mAh	vs	+2000 mAh33% 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) (dedicated slot)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
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

19 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Only digital zoom

3G HSUPA

7.2 Mbps

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Lenovo S820
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Model	Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Lenovo S820
Other model names	Sony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21a, Sony Tapioca SS	Lenovo S820 Dual Sim, Lenovo IdeaPhone S820, LePhone S820
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony	Lenovo
Release date	9/1/2012	5/1/2013
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	8.95 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)	69.7 x 139.5 millimeters (2.74 x 5.49 in)
Weight	99 grams (3.47 ounces)	143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Lenovo S820
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~62.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	180 PPI	312 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Lenovo S820
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.2.1 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)	Lenovo S820
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A	32bit: MediaTek MT6589W
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	PowerVR SGX544
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Lenovo S820
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	4GB (2.49GB available)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Lenovo S820
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
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	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM Asia: 900/1800/1900 - America: 850/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS Asia: 900/2100 - America: 850/1900
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 Asia: 900/1800/1900 - America: 850/1800/1900
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)	Lenovo S820
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	12.6 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	4096x3072 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 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	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Lenovo S820
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1600x1200 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)	Lenovo S820
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Lenovo S820
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	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Lenovo S820
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Lenovo S820
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	2000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4.5 hours	10 hours
Standby	545 hours (22.7 days)	140 hours (5.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Lenovo S820
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: Red • Lenovo UI • Corning Curved Glass • OpenGL ES 2.0 • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Lenovo S820
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)	0.539W/kg (head)