Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) vs Motorola ROKR E2

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Tipo vs Motorola ROKR E2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/5/2016 9:38 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 11:29 AM

Compare Motorola ROKR E2 X Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

02Points Motorola ROKR E2 Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2"
TFT

240x320

1.3
MP

N/A

850
mAh

(Removable)

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

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!

19 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	vs	2 Advantages Motorola ROKR E2
+800MHz 32bit Single-core169% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	312MHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB (2.49GB available)254 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	10MB
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 2GB SD Card Standard
+99 grams (3.47 ounces)8% Lighter	vs	107 grams (3.75 ounces)
+13 millimeters (0.51 inches)38% Thinner	vs	18 millimeters (0.71 inches)
+320x480 pixels100% Higher resolution screen	vs	240x320 pixels
+3.2"60% Larger screen	vs	2"
+(back) 3.1MP140% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 1.3MP
+VGA (640x480)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times More apps available to download and use	vs	10 apps
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	2G EDGE
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps40 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G EDGE) 0.177 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1500 mAh76% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	850 mAh
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.0 + A2DP
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
180 PPI	vs	+200 PPI11% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light

9 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

260 thousand

Only digital zoom

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

3.5mm jack

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Motorola ROKR E2
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Model	Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	ROKR E2
Other model names	Sony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21a, Sony Tapioca SS	Motorola ROKR E2
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony	Motorola
Release date	9/1/2012	1/3/2006
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	18 millimeters (0.71 inches)
Size (width x height)	57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)	49.5 x 106 millimeters (1.95 x 4.17 in)
Weight	99 grams (3.47 ounces)	107 grams (3.75 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Motorola ROKR E2
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~23.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	240x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	180 PPI	200 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Motorola ROKR E2
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Proprietary OS
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 ROKR E2
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A	32bit
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 312MHz 32-bit Intel XScale PXA270 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Motorola ROKR E2
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	feature not registered
Internal storage	4GB (2.49GB available)	10MB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 2GB SD Card Standard (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Motorola ROKR E2
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	0.177 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G
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	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE
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 ROKR E2
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	Supported
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	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	Not supported	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Motorola ROKR E2
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
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 ROKR E2
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, WMV	MPEG4, H.263, RV
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Motorola ROKR E2
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	Not supported
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Motorola ROKR E2
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Motorola ROKR E2
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	850 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4.5 hours	4.5 hours
Standby	545 hours (22.7 days)	200 hours (8.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Motorola ROKR E2
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (iTap), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player	feature not registered
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: Silver, Black • Linux OS • Opera 8 Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Motorola ROKR E2
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