Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) vs Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Tipo vs Samsung Galaxy Alpha 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 Samsung Galaxy Alpha X Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

27Points Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F) Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

12
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

1860
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)

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!

3 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	vs	27 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+99 grams (3.47 ounces)16% Lighter	vs	115 grams (4.03 ounces)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
800MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.8GHz 32bit Octa-core2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR	vs	+2GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2.49GB available)	vs	+32GB (25GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	vs	+6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)94% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED 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	+720x1280 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen
180 PPI	vs	+312 PPI73% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+4.7"47% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 12MP3 times 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	+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 2.1MPAdvantage 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 5.0.2 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.0.2 Lollipop 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) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+1860 mAh24% 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
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	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

15 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

Proximity sensor

+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)
Other model names	Sony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21a, Sony Tapioca SS	Samsung Galaxy Alpha 4G LTE G850F, Samsung SM-G850F
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	(Europe)
Brand	Sony	Samsung
Release date	9/1/2012	9/1/2014
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)
Size (width x height)	57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)	65.5 x 132.4 millimeters (2.58 x 5.21 in)
Weight	99 grams (3.47 ounces)	115 grams (4.03 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	3.2" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	180 PPI	312 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A	32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5430 (20nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	ARM Mali-T628 MP6
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	4GB (2.49GB available)	32GB (25GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)
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	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	4608x2592 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
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	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
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)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)
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 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1860 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4.5 hours	11 hours
Standby	545 hours (22.7 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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: Black, Silver, White, Gold, Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Dual Shot camera (video + photo) • Fingerprint sensor (PayPal certified) • Dropbox 50GB • ANT+ support
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.37W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)	1.18W/kg (head), 0.75W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.62W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)	0.4W/kg (head), 0.506W/kg (body)