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Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) vs Microsoft Kin Two

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

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Compare Microsoft Kin Two X Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) 12Points
Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
07Points Microsoft Kin Two Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X
Microsoft Kin Two
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.4"
TFT

320x480

8
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1390
mAh

(Removable)

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

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Xperia Tipo (ST21a)} 12 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) vs Kin Two} 7 Advantages Microsoft Kin Two
+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 LPDDR
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+99 grams (3.47 ounces)34%
Lighter		vs133 grams (4.66 ounces)
+13 millimeters (0.51 inches)25%
Thinner		vs16.3 millimeters (0.64 inches)
+180 PPI6%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs170 PPI
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use		vs10 apps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+1500 mAh8%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1390 mAh
+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		vsWAP, HTML
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
4GB (2.49GB available)vs+8GB2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
3.2"vs+3.4"6%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 8MP154%
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
VGA (640x480)vs+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
18 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
320x480 pixels
Only digital zoom
3G HSUPA
7.2 Mbps
Capacitive
Multitouch
+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)Microsoft Kin Two
 
ModelXperia Tipo (ST21a)Kin Two
Other model namesSony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21a, Sony Tapioca SSMicrosoft Kin Two GSM
Country or region available(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA		feature not registered
BrandSonyMicrosoft
Release date9/1/20125/1/2010
Depth13 millimeters (0.51 inches)16.3 millimeters (0.64 inches)
Size (width x height)57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)65.3 x 115.1 millimeters (2.57 x 4.53 in)
Weight99 grams (3.47 ounces)133 grams (4.66 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)Microsoft Kin Two
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.2" inches3.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~45.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)180 PPI170 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)Microsoft Kin Two
System versionAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSProprietary OS
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)Microsoft Kin Two
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A32bit: NVIDIA Tegra
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM 11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)Microsoft Kin Two
RAM memory512MB LPDDR256MB LPDDR
Internal storage4GB (2.49GB available)8GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)Microsoft Kin Two
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 Mbps7.2/2 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 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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)Microsoft Kin Two
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 24 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 registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)Microsoft Kin Two
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)Microsoft Kin Two
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)Microsoft Kin Two
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)Microsoft Kin Two
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)Microsoft Kin Two
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BA700		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1390 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.5 hours6 hours
Standby545 hours (22.7 days)232 hours (9.7 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)Microsoft Kin Two
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerWAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Red, Navy Blue
• Sony xLOUD
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework		• Colors: Black
• MS Office viewer
• Facebook, Twitter
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)Microsoft Kin Two
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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