Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) vs Meizu MX5 (16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Tipo vs Meizu MX5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/5/2016 9:38 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 4:02 PM

Compare Meizu MX5 X Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

26Points Meizu MX5 (16GB) Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

20.7
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3150
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Meizu MX5 (16GB)

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!

4 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	vs	26 Advantages Meizu MX5 (16GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+99 grams (3.47 ounces)51% Lighter	vs	149 grams (5.22 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
800MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core5 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	+16GB (10GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)71% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED 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	+1080x1920 pixels13 times Higher resolution screen
180 PPI	vs	+401 PPI123% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+5.5"72% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 20.7MP6 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	+LDAF: laser detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
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 5.0.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.0.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+3150 mAh110% 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
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

14 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

Proximity sensor

+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Meizu MX5 (16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	MX5 (16GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21a, Sony Tapioca SS	Meizu MX5 Dual Sim M575U, Meizu MX5 M575M
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	(Global, International), China
Brand	Sony	Meizu
Release date	9/1/2012	8/1/2015
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)	74.7 x 149.9 millimeters (2.94 x 5.9 in)
Weight	99 grams (3.47 ounces)	149 grams (5.22 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Meizu MX5 (16GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	3.2" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~74.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	180 PPI	401 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)	Meizu MX5 (16GB)
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
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)	Meizu MX5 (16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A	64bit: MediaTek MT6795T Helio X10 (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	PowerVR G6200 MP4 700Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Meizu MX5 (16GB)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	4GB (2.49GB available)	16GB (10GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Meizu MX5 (16GB)
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) nano-SIM (4FF)
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	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	M575U model: UMTS 2100 M575M model: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 M575U: LTE 1800/2100 (Bands 1,3) M575M model: TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 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)	Meizu MX5 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.2µm pixel
Autofocus	Not supported	LDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Meizu MX5 (16GB)
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	f/2.2 (aperture)
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)	Meizu MX5 (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Meizu MX5 (16GB)
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	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Meizu MX5 (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Meizu MX5 (16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	3150 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4.5 hours	feature not registered
Standby	545 hours (22.7 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Meizu MX5 (16GB)
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, Gray, White, Gold • Flyme OS 4.5 UI • Fast battery charging: 60% in 40min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Meizu MX5 (16GB)
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