Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9005)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Tipo vs Samsung Galaxy Note 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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3.2"
TFT
TFT
320x480
3.1
MP
MP
512MB
RAM
RAM
Single-core
1500
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
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5.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x1920
13
MP
MP
2.1mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3200
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9005)
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12 Common items in both devices |
Only digital zoom |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
Ambient light sensor |
Compass |
Proximity sensor |
+5 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9005) | |
Model | Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9005) |
Other model names | Sony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21i, Sony Tapioca SS | Samsung Galaxy Note3 (4G LTE) N9005 |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | feature not registered |
Brand | Sony | Samsung |
Release date | 9/1/2012 | 9/4/2013 |
Depth | 13 millimeters (0.51 inches) | 8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in) | 79.2 x 151.2 millimeters (3.12 x 5.95 in) |
Weight | 99 grams (3.47 ounces) | 168 grams (5.88 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9005) | |
Display type | TFT LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 3.2" inches | 5.7" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~74.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 320x480 pixels | 1080x1920 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 2-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 180 PPI | 386 PPI |
Colors | 260 thousand | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9005) | |
System version | Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS | Android 4.3 Jelly Bean |
Firmware update | Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS | Android 5.0 Lollipop |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9005) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm) |
CPU | Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 200 | Qualcomm Adreno 330 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9005) | |
RAM memory | 512MB LPDDR | 3GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 4GB (2.49GB available) | 32GB (22GB available) eMMC 4.5 |
External storage | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9005) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 7.2/5.76 Mbps | 150/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
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 900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
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 |
๐ท Camera | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9005) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 3.1 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 2048x1536 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | VGA (640x480) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | Not supported | LED flash |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 31mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.1" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12ยตm pixel |
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 | Supported |
HDR | Not supported | HDR photo/video only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9005) | |
Front camera (secondary) | Not supported | 2.1 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | Not supported | 1920x1080 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Not supported | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.4 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 27mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9005) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, WMV | MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9005) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Micro-B USB MHL-2 |
Bluetooth | 2.1 + A2DP | 4.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9005) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Gesture Gyroscope Humidity Proximity sensor Temperature |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9005) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700 | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
Battery capacity | 1500 mAh | 3200 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 4.5 hours | 21 hours |
Standby | 545 hours (22.7 days) | 420 hours (17.5 days) |
โ Other features | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9005) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
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 | โข Colors: Black, White, Red, Navy Blue โข Sony xLOUD โข WiFi hotspot โข Java framework | โข Colors: Black, White, Pink โข Samsung TouchWiz UX โข Dual Shot camera โข S-Voice โข Dropbox 50GB โข Java framework |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9005) | |
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) | 0.29W/kg (head), 0.36W/kg (body) |