Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) vs Samsung Omnia HD (Gold Edition)

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

9/5/2016 9:38 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 10:10 AM

Compare Samsung Omnia HD X Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

15Points Samsung Omnia HD (Gold Edition) Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
AMOLED

360x640

8
MP

0.1mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Omnia HD (Gold Edition)

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!

9 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	vs	15 Advantages Samsung Omnia HD (Gold Edition)
+800MHz 32bit Single-core40% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)
+512MB LPDDR100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB SDRAM
+99 grams (3.47 ounces)51% Lighter	vs	149 grams (5.22 ounces)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use	vs	50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.	vs	Single
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
4GB (2.49GB available)	vs	+16GB (13GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	vs	+12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)1% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage 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	+360x640 pixels50% Higher resolution screen
180 PPI	vs	+198 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+3.7"16% 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) 0.1MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

17 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Only digital zoom

3G HSUPA

7.2 Mbps

Capacitive

Accelerometer

Compass

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Samsung Omnia HD (Gold Edition)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Omnia HD (Gold Edition)
Other model names	Sony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21a, Sony Tapioca SS	Samsung Omnia HD Gold Edition GT-i8910, Omnia HD Premium
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Samsung
Release date	9/1/2012	12/1/2009
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)	57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)	58 x 123 millimeters (2.28 x 4.84 in)
Weight	99 grams (3.47 ounces)	149 grams (5.22 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Samsung Omnia HD (Gold Edition)
Display type	TFT LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	3.2" inches	3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~52.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	360x640 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	180 PPI	198 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)	Samsung Omnia HD (Gold Edition)
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Samsung Omnia HD (Gold Edition)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Samsung Omnia HD (Gold Edition)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	256MB SDRAM
Internal storage	4GB (2.49GB available)	16GB (13GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Samsung Omnia HD (Gold Edition)
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	7.2/5.76 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	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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)	Samsung Omnia HD (Gold Edition)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 24 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	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face 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)	Samsung Omnia HD (Gold Edition)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	0.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	352x288 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	QCIF (176x144)
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)	Samsung Omnia HD (Gold Edition)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound Virtual 5.1 channel
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	1 microphone
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, WMV	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV, RV
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, RA
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Samsung Omnia HD (Gold Edition)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
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)	Samsung Omnia HD (Gold Edition)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Samsung Omnia HD (Gold Edition)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	4.5 hours	6.5 hours
Standby	545 hours (22.7 days)	450 hours (18.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Samsung Omnia HD (Gold Edition)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-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
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: Luxury Brown, Champagne Gold DNSe 2.0 • OpenGL ES 2.0] • QuickOffice • Xtragps Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Samsung Omnia HD (Gold Edition)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.37W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)	1.07W/kg (head), 0.65W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.62W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)	0.43W/kg (head)