Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Tipo vs Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/5/2016 9:38 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 5:19 PM

Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini X Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

04Points Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a) Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.55"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

950
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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16 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	vs	4 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)
+800MHz 32bit Single-core33% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	600MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB
+4GB (2.49GB available)19 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	256MB (128MB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+13 millimeters (0.51 inches)23% Thinner	vs	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
+260 thousand3 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+320x480 pixels100% Higher resolution screen	vs	240x320 pixels
+180 PPI15% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	157 PPI
+3.2"25% Larger screen	vs	2.55"
+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.1 Eclair
+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
+1500 mAh58% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	950 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
99 grams (3.47 ounces)	vs	+88 grams (3.08 ounces)13% Lighter
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 5MP60% 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

17 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

Only digital zoom

VGA (640x480)

3G HSUPA

7.2 Mbps

Capacitive

Accelerometer

+10 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Xperia X10 mini (E10a)
Other model names	Sony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21a, Sony Tapioca SS	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 E10a, Sony Ericsson E10a
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	USA
Brand	Sony	Sony Ericsson
Release date	9/1/2012	5/1/2010
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
Size (width x height)	57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)	50 x 83 millimeters (1.97 x 3.27 in)
Weight	99 grams (3.47 ounces)	88 grams (3.08 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	2.55" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~48.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	240x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	180 PPI	157 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 1.6 Donut
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 2.1 Eclair
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	256MB
Internal storage	4GB (2.49GB available)	256MB (128MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)
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	7.2/2 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	UMTS 850/1900/2100
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)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 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	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
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)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)
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)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)
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	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	950 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4.5 hours	3.5 hours
Standby	545 hours (22.7 days)	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push 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	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: Gold, Pearl White, Black, Pink, Lime, Red, Silver • 2GB microSD included • Touch focus • SE UX platform • SE Timescape • SE PlayNow Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)
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