Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) vs ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)

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

9/5/2016 9:38 PM, updated: 6/4/2025 2:53 PM

Compare ZTE Warp Sequent X Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

14Points ZTE Warp Sequent (N861) Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

1.3mp

768MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)

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!

6 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	vs	14 Advantages ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)
+99 grams (3.47 ounces)31% Lighter	vs	130 grams (4.55 ounces)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps132% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
800MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.4GHz 32bit Single-core75% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR	vs	+768MB LPDDR250% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	vs	+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)31% Thinner
320x480 pixels	vs	+540x960 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen
180 PPI	vs	+256 PPI42% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+4.3"34% Larger screen
(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
Not supported	vs	+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage 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
1500 mAh	vs	+1650 mAh10% 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
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

19 Common items in both devices

4GB (2.49GB available) / 4GB (2.59GB available)

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

260 thousand

Only digital zoom

Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS

Capacitive

+12 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)
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Model	Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	Warp Sequent (N861)
Other model names	Sony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21a, Sony Tapioca SS	Boost Mobile ZTE Warp Sequent N861
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	USA
Brand	Sony	ZTE
Release date	9/1/2012	9/17/2012
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)	64.8 x 127 millimeters (2.55 x 5 in)
Weight	99 grams (3.47 ounces)	130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	180 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
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)	ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8655
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	768MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	4GB (2.49GB available)	4GB (2.59GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	3.1 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 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)	ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	HD (1280x720)
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	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	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1280x1024 pixels
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)	ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported Dolby mobile
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	1 microphone
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
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+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)
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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
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)	ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1650 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	4.5 hours	6 hours
Standby	545 hours (22.7 days)	220 hours (9.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
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 HAC M4/T4 Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)	ZTE Warp Sequent (N861)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.37W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)	0.76W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.62W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)	feature not registered