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Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) vs HTC Inspire 4G

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Tipo vs HTC Inspire 4G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Inspire 4G X Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) 04Points
3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.3"
SLCD

480x800

8
MP
768MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Inspire 4G

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!

Xperia Tipo (ST21i)} 4 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) vs Inspire 4G} 15 Advantages HTC Inspire 4G
+99 grams (3.47 ounces)66%
Lighter
vs164 grams (5.74 ounces)
+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.3.3 Gingerbread
+1500 mAh22%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1230 mAh
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
800MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Single-core25%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDRvs+768MB LPDDR50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2.49GB available)vs+4GB61%
More internal storage for applications and files
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)vs+11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)11%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT Super LCDAdvantage
TFT Super LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen
180 PPIvs+217 PPI21%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+4.3"34%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
VGA (640x480)vs+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files

16 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
+9 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)HTC Inspire 4G
 
ModelXperia Tipo (ST21i)Inspire 4G
Other model namesSony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21i, Sony Tapioca SSAT&T HTC Inspire 4G A9192, HTC Stallion
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSonyHTC
Release date9/1/20122/13/2011
Depth13 millimeters (0.51 inches)11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)68.1 x 122.9 millimeters (2.68 x 4.84 in)
Weight99 grams (3.47 ounces)164 grams (5.74 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)HTC Inspire 4G
Display typeTFT LCDTFT Super LCD
Screen size3.2" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)180 PPI217 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)HTC Inspire 4G
System versionAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 2.2 Froyo
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 2.3.3 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)HTC Inspire 4G
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)HTC Inspire 4G
RAM memory512MB LPDDR768MB LPDDR
Internal storage4GB (2.49GB available)4GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)HTC Inspire 4G
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 850/1900
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)HTC Inspire 4G
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsHD (1280x720)
FlashNot supportedDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)HTC Inspire 4G
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)HTC Inspire 4G
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, WMVMP4, DivX, Xvid, H.263, H.264, WMV9
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, AAC+, WMA9

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)HTC Inspire 4G
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)HTC Inspire 4G
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)HTC Inspire 4G
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BA700
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1230 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.5 hours6 hours
Standby545 hours (22.7 days)372 hours (15.5 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)HTC Inspire 4G
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Red, Navy Blue
• Sony xLOUD
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, Brown, Red
• 8GB microSD included
• HTC Sense UI
• HTC Fast Boot
• HTC Footprints
• Dolby Mobile sound
• SRS
• DLNA
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)HTC Inspire 4G
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
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