Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) vs Sony Xperia J (ST26a)

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

9/26/2012 10:13 AM, updated: 11/3/2021 11:17 AM

Compare Sony Xperia J X Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

13Points Sony Xperia J (ST26a) Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia J (ST26a)

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!

3 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)	vs	13 Advantages Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
+4GB (2.49GB available)24% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2GB available)
+99 grams (3.47 ounces)25% Lighter	vs	124 grams (4.34 ounces)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
800MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)25% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	vs	+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)41% Thinner
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixels	vs	+480x854 pixels167% Higher resolution screen
180 PPI	vs	+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) 3.1MP	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) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
1500 mAh	vs	+1750 mAh17% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

21 Common items in both devices

512MB LPDDR

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

Only digital zoom

VGA (640x480)

3G HSUPA

7.2 Mbps

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Tipo (ST21i)	Xperia J (ST26a)
Other model names	Sony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21i, Sony Tapioca SS	Sony Xperia J ST26, Sony JLo
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Brazil, USA
Brand	Sony	Sony
Release date	9/1/2012	10/29/2012
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)	61.2 x 124.3 millimeters (2.41 x 4.89 in)
Weight	99 grams (3.47 ounces)	124 grams (4.34 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	480x854 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	180 PPI	245 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
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	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 1151 (v3)
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	4GB (2.49GB available)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
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	7.2/5.76 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 850/1900/2100
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
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)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	VGA (640x480)
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
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)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	640x480 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)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
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, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
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	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1750 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	4.5 hours	7.3 hours
Standby	545 hours (22.7 days)	618 hours (25.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), 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, Flash player
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, White, Yellow, Pink • Video stabiliser • xLoud • 3D surround sound audio • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.37W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)	0.63W/kg (head), 0.5W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.62W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)	0.73W/kg (head)