Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) vs LG F4NR (C441)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Tipo vs LG F4NR phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/15/2016 6:40 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 12:47 PM

Compare LG F4NR X Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) 24Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

00Point LG F4NR (C441) Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.2"
TFT

176x220

1.2
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

950
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!

24 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	vs	0 Advantage LG F4NR (C441)
+800MHz 32bit Single-core3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	230MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	128MB SDRAM
+4GB (2.49GB available)50 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	256MB (50MB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+99 grams (3.47 ounces)2% Lighter	vs	101 grams (3.54 ounces)
+13 millimeters (0.51 inches)43% Thinner	vs	18.6 millimeters (0.73 inches)
+260 thousand3 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+320x480 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	176x220 pixels
+180 PPI41% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	128 PPI
+3.2"45% Larger screen	vs	2.2"
+(back) 3.1MP156% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 1.2MP
+VGA (640x480)7 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QCIF (220x176)
+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 HSDPA
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1500 mAh58% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	950 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Not supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	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

7 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

Only digital zoom

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

2.1 + A2DP

MicroUSB 2.0

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	LG F4NR (C441)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	F4NR (C441)
Other model names	Sony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21a, Sony Tapioca SS	Rogers LG F4NR, Bell LG F4NR, LGC441
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	Canada
Brand	Sony	LG
Release date	9/1/2012	12/1/2014
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	18.6 millimeters (0.73 inches)
Size (width x height)	57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)	51 x 98 millimeters (2.01 x 3.86 in)
Weight	99 grams (3.47 ounces)	101 grams (3.54 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	LG F4NR (C441)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	2.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~30.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	176x220 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	180 PPI	128 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 F4NR (C441)
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 F4NR (C441)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A	32bit: Qualcomm QSC6270 (65nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 230MHz ARM926EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	Q3Dimension
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	LG F4NR (C441)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	128MB SDRAM
Internal storage	4GB (2.49GB available)	256MB (50MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	LG F4NR (C441)
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	3.6 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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 850/1900
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
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 F4NR (C441)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	QCIF (220x176) 15 fps
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 F4NR (C441)
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 F4NR (C441)
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, 3GP, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, AMR, WMA, MIDI, AAC, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	LG F4NR (C441)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Not supported
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	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	LG F4NR (C441)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	LG F4NR (C441)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) LGIP-531A
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	950 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4.5 hours	6 hours
Standby	545 hours (22.7 days)	345 hours (14.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	LG F4NR (C441)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player	WAP, HTML
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 • External display: 0.98" inches, 96x64 pixels • External display Monochrome MSTN Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	LG F4NR (C441)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.37W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)	0.47W/kg (head), 0.56W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.62W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)	feature not registered