Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) vs Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro (K920)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Tipo vs Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro 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 Vibe Z2 Pro X Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

25Points Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro (K920) Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1440x2560

16
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro (K920)

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	25 Advantages Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro (K920)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+99 grams (3.47 ounces)81% Lighter	vs	179 grams (6.27 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
800MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR	vs	+3GB LPDDR35 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2.49GB available)	vs	+32GB12 times More internal storage for applications and files
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	vs	+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)69% 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	+1440x2560 pixels23 times Higher resolution screen
180 PPI	vs	+490 PPI172% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+6"88% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 16MP4 times 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	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1500 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh167% 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
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

16 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

Proximity sensor

+9 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro (K920)
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Model	Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Vibe Z2 Pro (K920)
Other model names	Sony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21a, Sony Tapioca SS	Phablet Lenovo K920 Vibe Z2 Pro LTE-A
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony	Lenovo
Release date	9/1/2012	9/1/2014
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)	81.3 x 156 millimeters (3.2 x 6.14 in)
Weight	99 grams (3.47 ounces)	179 grams (6.27 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro (K920)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~78.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	180 PPI	490 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro (K920)
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
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 Vibe Z2 Pro (K920)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro (K920)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	4GB (2.49GB available)	32GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro (K920)
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	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
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)	Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro (K920)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 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	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	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro (K920)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
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 Vibe Z2 Pro (K920)
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
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro (K920)
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 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro (K920)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro (K920)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4.5 hours	45 hours (1.9 days)
Standby	545 hours (22.7 days)	940 hours (39.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro (K920)
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, Gold • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro (K920)
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