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Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) vs LG Marquee (LS855)

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

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Compare LG Marquee X Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) 07Points
3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Marquee (LS855)

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Xperia Tipo (ST21a)} 7 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) vs Marquee (LS855)} 15 Advantages LG Marquee (LS855)
+4GB (2.49GB available)92%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (1.29GB available)
+99 grams (3.47 ounces)13%
Lighter
vs112 grams (3.92 ounces)
+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs3G 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
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
800MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)19%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)vs+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)44%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT NOVA IPSAdvantage
TFT NOVA IPS display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen
180 PPIvs+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) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

18 Common items in both devices
512MB LPDDR
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)LG Marquee (LS855)
 
ModelXperia Tipo (ST21a)Marquee (LS855)
Other model namesSony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21a, Sony Tapioca SSSprint LG Marquee LS855, LG LS855
Country or region available(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
USA
USA
BrandSonyLG
Release date9/1/201210/2/2011
Depth13 millimeters (0.51 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)64 x 122 millimeters (2.52 x 4.8 in)
Weight99 grams (3.47 ounces)112 grams (3.92 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)LG Marquee (LS855)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT NOVA IPS
Screen size3.2" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)180 PPI233 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)LG Marquee (LS855)
System versionAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 2.3 Gingerbread
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredOptimus 2.0 Gesture UI

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)LG Marquee (LS855)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)LG Marquee (LS855)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR512MB LPDDR
Internal storage4GB (2.49GB available)4GB (1.29GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)LG Marquee (LS855)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps3.1 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)LG Marquee (LS855)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)LG Marquee (LS855)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)LG Marquee (LS855)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)LG Marquee (LS855)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)LG Marquee (LS855)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)LG Marquee (LS855)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BA700
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy4.5 hours5.5 hours
Standby545 hours (22.7 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)LG Marquee (LS855)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Red, Navy Blue
• Sony xLOUD
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework
• Colors: Black
• 2GB microSD included
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)LG Marquee (LS855)
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
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