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Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) vs LG Optimus GT540

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Tipo vs LG Optimus GT540 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG Optimus GT540 X Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) 15Points
Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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03Points LG Optimus GT540 Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X
LG Optimus GT540
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)

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Xperia Tipo (ST21a)} 15 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) vs Optimus GT540} 3 Advantages LG Optimus GT540
+800MHz 32bit Single-core40%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs600MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs256MB SDRAM
+4GB (2.49GB available)19 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs256MB (130MB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+99 grams (3.47 ounces)16%
Lighter		vs115 grams (4.03 ounces)
+3.2"7%
Larger screen		vs3"
+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer		vsAndroid 2.1 Eclair
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster		vs3G HSDPA
+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.		vsResistive
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.		vsSingle
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster		vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet		vsHTML, XHTML
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)vs+12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)1%
Thinner
180 PPIvs+192 PPI7%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
18 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
260 thousand
320x480 pixels
(back) 3.1MP
Only digital zoom
VGA (640x480)
7.2 Mbps
+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)LG Optimus GT540
 
ModelXperia Tipo (ST21a)Optimus GT540
Other model namesSony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21a, Sony Tapioca SSLG GT540 Optimus, LG-GT540
Country or region available(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonyLG
Release date9/1/20125/1/2010
Depth13 millimeters (0.51 inches)12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)109 x 54.5 millimeters (4.29 x 2.15 in)
Weight99 grams (3.47 ounces)115 grams (4.03 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)LG Optimus GT540
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.2" inches3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~45.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)180 PPI192 PPI
Colors260 thousand260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)LG Optimus GT540
System versionAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 1.6 Donut
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 2.1 Eclair
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)LG Optimus GT540
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A32bit: Qualcomm MSM7227
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)LG Optimus GT540
RAM memory512MB LPDDR256MB SDRAM
Internal storage4GB (2.49GB available)256MB (130MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)LG Optimus GT540
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 Mbps7.2/0.384 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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 Optimus GT540
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 15 fps
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
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
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 Optimus GT540
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
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 Optimus GT540
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, WMVMP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)LG Optimus GT540
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)LG Optimus GT540
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)LG Optimus GT540
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BA700		LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
LGIP-400N
Battery capacity1500 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.5 hours6.3 hours
Standby545 hours (22.7 days)500 hours (20.8 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)LG Optimus GT540
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Red, Navy Blue
• Sony xLOUD
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework		• Colors: Black, White, Pink
• 2GB microSD included
• LG 3Way Sync
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)LG Optimus GT540
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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