Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) vs Philips 399

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Tipo vs Philips 399 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 Philips 399 X Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) 23Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

01Point Philips 399 Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.6"
TFT

240x320

1.3
MP

N/A

820
mAh

(Removable)

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

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23 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	vs	1 Advantage Philips 399
+4GB (2.49GB available)231 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	11MB
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 4GB microSD
+320x480 pixels100% Higher resolution screen	vs	240x320 pixels
+180 PPI17% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	154 PPI
+3.2"23% Larger screen	vs	2.6"
+(back) 3.1MP140% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 1.3MP
+VGA (640x480)15 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QCIF (160x120)
+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 GPRS
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps149 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G GPRS) 0.048 Mbps
+CapacitiveAdvantage Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.	vs	Resistive
+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.	vs	Single
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1500 mAh83% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	820 mAh
+Hands-free callingAdvantage Hands-free calling is useful when you are driving and on other occasions	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	via mini-USB
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+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
+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	Mini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	WAP
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
99 grams (3.47 ounces)	vs	+80 grams (2.8 ounces)24% Lighter

6 Common items in both devices

13 millimeters (0.51 inches)

TFT LCD

260 thousand

Only digital zoom

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Vibrating alert

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Philips 399
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Model	Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Philips 399
Other model names	Sony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21a, Sony Tapioca SS	Philips 399, Philips CT0399BLK 399
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony	Philips
Release date	9/1/2012	7/1/2007
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)	57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)	49 x 102 millimeters (1.93 x 4.02 in)
Weight	99 grams (3.47 ounces)	80 grams (2.8 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Philips 399
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	2.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~41.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	240x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Resistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	180 PPI	154 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)	Philips 399
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)	Philips 399
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A	feature not registered
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 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)	Philips 399
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	feature not registered
Internal storage	4GB (2.49GB available)	11MB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 4GB microSD (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Philips 399
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	0.048 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800
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
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)	Philips 399
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	QCIF (160x120)
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
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)	Philips 399
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)	Philips 399
Loudspeaker	Supported	feature not registered
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+	MP3
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Philips 399
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	Mini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)
Audio output	3.5mm jack	via mini-USB
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)	Philips 399
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Philips 399
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	820 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4.5 hours	3 hours
Standby	545 hours (22.7 days)	240 hours (10 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Philips 399
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS
Hands-free calling	Supported	Not supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player	WAP
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: Matt Black, High Glossy Black, Red • Handwriting recognition • 4-way navigation key • Screensavers and wallpapers Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Philips 399
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