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Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i)

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

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Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray X Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) 03Points
Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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15Points Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i) Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X
Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
LED

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i)

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)} 3 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) vs Xperia Ray (ST18i)} 15 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i)
+4GB (2.49GB available)7 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs1GB (300MB available)
+99 grams (3.47 ounces)1%
Lighter		vs100 grams (3.5 ounces)
+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+512MB LPDDR2Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)vs+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)38%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit 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+480x854 pixels167%
Higher resolution screen
180 PPIvs+245 PPI36%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+4"25%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
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
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
22 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Only digital zoom
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
3G HSUPA
7.2 Mbps
Capacitive
Multitouch
+15 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)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i)
ModelXperia Tipo (ST21i)Xperia Ray (ST18i)
Other model namesSony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21i, Sony Tapioca SSSony Ericsson Xperia Ray ST18, SE Urushi
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonySony Ericsson
Release date9/1/20129/1/2011
Depth13 millimeters (0.51 inches)9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)53 x 111 millimeters (2.09 x 4.37 in)
Weight99 grams (3.47 ounces)100 grams (3.5 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size3.2" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~74.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)180 PPI245 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i)
System versionAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)
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)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB (2.49GB available)1GB (300MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i)
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 Mbps7.2/5.76 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 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED 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 focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
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)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i)
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 supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BA700		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BA700
Battery capacity1500 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.5 hours7 hours
Standby545 hours (22.7 days)440 hours (18.3 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
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, Gold, White, Pink
• 4GB microSD included
• Open ES 1.1
• Video stabilizer
• PlayNow
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• SE Timescape
• Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i)
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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