Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Tipo vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A 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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6.2"
IPS
IPS
720x1520
12
MP
MP
8mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB)
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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 highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB) | |
Model | Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB) |
Other model names | Sony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21i, Sony Tapioca SS | Xiaomi Redmi 8A M1908C3KG, MZB8298IN, MZB8299IN, MZB8369IN |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | (Global, International), China, India |
Brand | Sony | Xiaomi |
Release date | 9/1/2012 | 9/1/2019 |
Depth | 13 millimeters (0.51 inches) | 9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in) | 75.4 x 156.3 millimeters (2.97 x 6.15 in) |
Weight | 99 grams (3.47 ounces) | 188 grams (6.58 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB) | |
Display type | TFT LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 3.2" inches | 6.2" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 320x480 pixels | 720x1520 pixels (19:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 2-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 180 PPI | 271 PPI |
Colors | 260 thousand | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | 400nits[typ] |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB) | |
System version | Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS | Android 9.0 Pie |
Firmware update | Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm) |
CPU | Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core) 6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 200 | Qualcomm Adreno 505 650Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB) | |
RAM memory | 512MB LPDDR | 3GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 4GB (2.49GB available) | 32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
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 | CDMA 800 (China), GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 900/2100 | Global, India version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 China version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat4 VoLTE Global version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40) India version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41) China version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE |
๐ท Camera | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 3.1 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 2048x1536 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | VGA (640x480) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | Not supported | LED flash |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.55" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.4ยตm pixel |
Autofocus | Not supported | PDAF: phase detection 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 | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | Not supported | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | Not supported | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Not supported | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/4" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12ยตm pixel |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, WMV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 2.1 + A2DP | 4.2 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700 | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 1500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 4.5 hours | 42 hours (1.8 days) |
Standby | 545 hours (22.7 days) | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
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 |
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: Midnight Black, Ocean Blue, Sunset Red โข MIUI 11 โข Sony IMX363 back camera sensor โข Quick Charge 3.0 |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | Redmi 8A (32GB/3GB) | |
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 |