Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) vs Motorola RAZR V MT887

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

9/5/2016 9:38 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 3:20 PM

Compare Motorola RAZR V X Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

17Points Motorola RAZR V MT887 Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola RAZR V MT887

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!

5 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	vs	17 Advantages Motorola RAZR V MT887
+4GB (2.49GB available)24% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2GB available)
+99 grams (3.47 ounces)26% Lighter	vs	125 grams (4.38 ounces)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	3G TD-SCDMA
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G TD-SCDMA) 2 Mbps
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
800MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)71% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR	vs	+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	vs	+8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)56% Thinner
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixels	vs	+540x960 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen
180 PPI	vs	+256 PPI42% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+4.3"34% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 8MP154% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1500 mAh	vs	+1750 mAh17% 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	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

19 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

Only digital zoom

Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+12 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Motorola RAZR V MT887
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	RAZR V MT887
Other model names	Sony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21a, Sony Tapioca SS	Motorola Moto RAZR V MT887, Motorola Yangtze
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	China
Brand	Sony	Motorola
Release date	9/1/2012	6/1/2012
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)	65.8 x 128.5 millimeters (2.59 x 5.06 in)
Weight	99 grams (3.47 ounces)	125 grams (4.38 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front Back: KEVLAR
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Motorola RAZR V MT887
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~60.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	540x960 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	180 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Motorola RAZR V MT887
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
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)	Motorola RAZR V MT887
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	PowerVR SGX540 MP1 (365MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Motorola RAZR V MT887
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	4GB (2.49GB available)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Motorola RAZR V MT887
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA
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)	Motorola RAZR V MT887
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	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	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Motorola RAZR V MT887
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
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)	Motorola RAZR V MT887
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	1 microphone
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, WMV	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Motorola RAZR V MT887
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	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Motorola RAZR V MT887
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Motorola RAZR V MT887
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1750 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	4.5 hours	14 hours
Standby	545 hours (22.7 days)	240 hours (10 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Motorola RAZR V MT887
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, Flash player
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 Motorola SmartActions • Docking connector Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Motorola RAZR V MT887
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