Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) vs Motorola Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Tipo vs Motorola Moto Z4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/15/2019 10:56 PM, updated: 1/10/2021 11:40 AM

Compare Motorola Moto Z4 X Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

31Points Motorola Moto Z4 (XT1980-3) Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
OLED

1080x2340

48
MP

25mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)

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2 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	vs	31 Advantages Motorola Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
+99 grams (3.47 ounces)67% Lighter	vs	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
800MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2.49GB available)	vs	+128GB (109GB available)43 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	vs	+7.35 millimeters (0.29 inches)77% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+OLEDAdvantage OLED 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	+1080x2340 pixels15 times Higher resolution screen
180 PPI	vs	+403 PPI124% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+6.4"100% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 48MP14 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	+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 25MPAdvantage 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 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps82 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+3600 mAh140% 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
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	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+P2i certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

14 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

Proximity sensor

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
Other model names	Sony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21a, Sony Tapioca SS	Lenovo Moto Z4 (Unlocked) XT1980-3
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	Canada, USA
Brand	Sony	Motorola
Release date	9/1/2012	6/6/2019
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	7.35 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)	75 x 158 millimeters (2.95 x 6.22 in)
Weight	99 grams (3.47 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	P2i certified: water repellent nano-coating
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
Display type	TFT LCD	OLED
Screen size	3.2" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	180 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SDM675 (11nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz Kryo 460 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 460 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	Qualcomm Adreno 612 845Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	4GB (2.49GB available)	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	600/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	48 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	8000x6000 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/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Not supported	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS: Optical 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	25 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	3600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	4.5 hours	feature not registered
Standby	545 hours (22.7 days)	418 hours (17.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Flash Grey, Frost White • 2.5D Gorilla Glass 3 display • Max Vision display • 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio display • Moto Mods • HD Voice • HAC M4/T4
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.37W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)	1.16W/kg (head), 1.44W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.62W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)	feature not registered