Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) vs Sony Ericsson Zylo

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Tipo vs Sony Ericsson Zylo 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 Sony Ericsson Zylo X Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

01Point Sony Ericsson Zylo Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.6"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP

N/A

920
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!

18 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	vs	1 Advantage Sony Ericsson Zylo
+4GB (2.49GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	260MB
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+99 grams (3.47 ounces)16% Lighter	vs	115 grams (4.03 ounces)
+13 millimeters (0.51 inches)23% Thinner	vs	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
+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"
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times More apps available to download and use	vs	10 apps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1500 mAh63% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	920 mAh
+Vibrating alertAdvantage The vibration of the device aids in the use of several features	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	proprietary audio output
+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
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video

14 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

260 thousand

(back) 3.1MP

Only digital zoom

VGA (640x480)

3G HSUPA

7.2 Mbps

+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Sony Ericsson Zylo
Change model
Model	Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Sony Ericsson Zylo
Other model names	Sony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21a, Sony Tapioca SS	Sony Ericsson Zylo
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony	Sony Ericsson
Release date	9/1/2012	7/27/2010
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)	52 x 103 millimeters (2.05 x 4.06 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)	Sony Ericsson Zylo
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	2.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~39.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	240x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	180 PPI	154 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	260 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 Zylo
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)	Sony Ericsson Zylo
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)	Sony Ericsson Zylo
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	feature not registered
Internal storage	4GB (2.49GB available)	260MB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Sony Ericsson Zylo
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 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	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 Zylo
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 24 fps
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)	Sony Ericsson Zylo
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 Zylo
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Sony Ericsson Zylo
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	proprietary audio output
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + 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)	Sony Ericsson Zylo
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer
Vibrating alert	Supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Sony Ericsson Zylo
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	920 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)	400 hours (16.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Sony Ericsson Zylo
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	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: Jazz Black, Energetic Black, Silver, Pink, White, Red • SensMe, Track ID • YouTube, Facebook, Twitter Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Sony Ericsson Zylo
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