Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) vs Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Tipo vs Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus 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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4.3"
AMOLED
AMOLED
480x800
8
MP
MP
2mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
1650
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105)
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14 Common items in both devices |
Only digital zoom |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
Ambient light sensor |
Compass |
Proximity sensor |
+7 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 highlight📱 Model features | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105) | |
Model | Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105) |
Other model names | Sony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21i, Sony Tapioca SS | Samsung Galaxy S ii Plus i9105, Samsung GT-i9105 |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | feature not registered |
Brand | Sony | Samsung |
Release date | 9/1/2012 | 2/1/2013 |
Depth | 13 millimeters (0.51 inches) | 8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in) | 66.1 x 125.3 millimeters (2.6 x 4.93 in) |
Weight | 99 grams (3.47 ounces) | 121 grams (4.24 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105) | |
Display type | TFT LCD | Super AMOLED Plus |
Screen size | 3.2" inches | 4.3" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~63.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 320x480 pixels | 480x800 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 2-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 180 PPI | 217 PPI |
Colors | 260 thousand | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105) | |
System version | Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS | Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean |
Firmware update | Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS | Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A | 32bit: Broadcom BCM28155 (40nm) |
CPU | Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core) | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 200 | Broadcom VideoCore IV |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105) | |
RAM memory | 512MB LPDDR | 1GB LPDDR2 |
Internal storage | 4GB (2.49GB available) | 8GB (5GB available) |
External storage | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105) | |
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 | 21/5.76 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 900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
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, HSPA+ |
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 (ST21i) | Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 3.1 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 2048x1536 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | VGA (640x480) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | Not supported | LED flash |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.6 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.2" inches |
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 (ST21i) | Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105) | |
Front camera (secondary) | Not supported | 2 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | Not supported | 1600x1200 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 (ST21i) | Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, WMV | MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Micro-B USB MHL |
Bluetooth | 2.1 + A2DP | 3.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700 | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
Battery capacity | 1500 mAh | 1650 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 4.5 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | 545 hours (22.7 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105) | |
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 | • Colors: Black, White, Red, Navy Blue • Sony xLOUD • WiFi hotspot • Java framework | • Colors: Chic White, Dark Blue • Samsung TouchWiz UI 5.0 |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105) | |
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 |