Xiaomi Redmi Note (8GB/1GB) vs Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)

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

9/5/2016 9:41 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 11:29 AM

Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X Xiaomi Redmi Note (8GB/1GB) 23Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Removable)

03Points Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)

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!

23 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)	vs	3 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)
+1.4GHz 32bit Octa-core2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	800MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+8GB (5GB available)101% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2.49GB available)
+9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)37% Thinner	vs	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+720x1280 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+267 PPI48% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	180 PPI
+5.5"72% Larger screen	vs	3.2"
+(back) 13MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+Android 4.4.4 KitKatAdvantage Android 4.4.4 KitKat is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3100 mAh107% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
199 grams (6.97 ounces)	vs	+99 grams (3.47 ounces)101% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

17 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

+10 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

📱 Model features
	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)	Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)
Other model names	Xiaomi Redmi Note 1 (8GB + 1GB RAM), Hongmi Note 2014017	Sony Xperia tipo Dual-Sim, Sony ST21a2, Sony Tapioca DS
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Latin America)
Brand	Xiaomi	Sony
Release date	3/1/2014	9/1/2012
Depth	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.7 x 154 millimeters (3.1 x 6.06 in)	57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)
Weight	199 grams (6.97 ounces)	99 grams (3.47 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	267 PPI	180 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6592M (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Octa-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-450 MP4 600Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available) eMMC	4GB (2.49GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Shift - Selectable (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 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, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
📷 Camera
	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	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	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	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
	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	6.3 hours
Standby	770 hours (32.1 days)	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Pink, Gray • Android MIUI 5.0 • YouTube, Google Talk, WhatsApp Java framework	• Colors: Black, Silver • Sony xLOUD • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note (8GB/1GB)	Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.28W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.62W/kg (head)