Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) vs LG Converse (AN272)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Tipo vs LG Converse 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 LG Converse X Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

00Point LG Converse (AN272) Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
TFT

240x400

2
MP

N/A

1000
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!

18 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	vs	0 Advantage LG Converse (AN272)
+4GB (2.49GB available)50 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	50MB
+99 grams (3.47 ounces)31% Lighter	vs	130 grams (4.55 ounces)
+13 millimeters (0.51 inches)23% Thinner	vs	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
+260 thousand3 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+320x480 pixels60% Higher resolution screen	vs	240x400 pixels
+180 PPI16% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	155 PPI
+3.2"7% Larger screen	vs	3"
+(back) 3.1MP64% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 2MP
+VGA (640x480)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QVGA (320x240)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times More apps available to download and use	vs	10 apps
+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
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1500 mAh50% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1000 mAh
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	WAP, HTML
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported

12 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	LG Converse (AN272)
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Model	Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Converse (AN272)
Other model names	Sony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21a, Sony Tapioca SS	Alltel LG Converse, LG-AN272, LGAN272
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	USA
Brand	Sony	LG
Release date	9/1/2012	2/20/2013
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
Size (width x height)	57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)	54 x 108 millimeters (2.13 x 4.25 in)
Weight	99 grams (3.47 ounces)	130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	LG Converse (AN272)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~43.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	240x400 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	180 PPI	155 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	65 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)	LG Converse (AN272)
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Proprietary OS
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)	LG Converse (AN272)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A	32bit
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	LG Converse (AN272)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	feature not registered
Internal storage	4GB (2.49GB available)	50MB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	LG Converse (AN272)
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	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 0, 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)	LG Converse (AN272)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	QVGA (320x240)
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
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Not supported
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)	LG Converse (AN272)
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)	LG Converse (AN272)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	LG Converse (AN272)
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)	Not supported
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	LG Converse (AN272)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	LG Converse (AN272)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4.5 hours	5 hours
Standby	545 hours (22.7 days)	240 hours (10 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	LG Converse (AN272)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-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	WAP, HTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Red, Navy Blue • Sony xLOUD • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black • Spanish and English language • M4/T4
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	LG Converse (AN272)
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