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ZTE Kis 3 Max (V830w) vs Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)

Side by side comparison between ZTE Kis 3 Max vs Sony Xperia Tipo phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X ZTE Kis 3 Max (V830w) 19Points
4.5"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1850
mAh

(Removable)

vs
04Points Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2) Compare ZTE Kis 3 Max X
3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Kis 3 Max (V830w)

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Kis 3 Max (V830w)} 19 Advantages ZTE Kis 3 Max (V830w) vs Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)} 4 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)
+1.3GHz 32bit Dual-core86%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs800MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR2Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
vs512MB LPDDR
+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)43%
Thinner
vs13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+480x854 pixels167%
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+218 PPI21%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs180 PPI
+4.5"41%
Larger screen
vs3.2"
+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+1850 mAh23%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1500 mAh
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
4GB (2GB available)vs+4GB (2.49GB available)24%
More internal storage for applications and files
137 grams (4.8 ounces)vs+99 grams (3.47 ounces)38%
Lighter
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

16 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

ZTE Kis 3 Max (V830w)Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)
Change model 
ModelKis 3 Max (V830w)Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)
Other model namesZTE Kis 3 Max 3GSony Xperia tipo Dual-Sim, Sony ST21a2, Sony Tapioca DS
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Latin America)
(Latin America)
BrandZTESony
Release date10/1/20149/1/2012
Depth9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)66 x 132 millimeters (2.6 x 5.2 in)57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)
Weight137 grams (4.8 ounces)99 grams (3.47 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

ZTE Kis 3 Max (V830w)Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.5" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)218 PPI180 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

ZTE Kis 3 Max (V830w)Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

ZTE Kis 3 Max (V830w)Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT6572 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP1 500MhzQualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

ZTE Kis 3 Max (V830w)Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)4GB (2.49GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

ZTE Kis 3 Max (V830w)Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Shift - Selectable
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandTri-Band 900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA

📷 Camera

ZTE Kis 3 Max (V830w)Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

ZTE Kis 3 Max (V830w)Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not 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

ZTE Kis 3 Max (V830w)Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

ZTE Kis 3 Max (V830w)Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

ZTE Kis 3 Max (V830w)Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

ZTE Kis 3 Max (V830w)Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BA700
Battery capacity1850 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours6.3 hours
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

ZTE Kis 3 Max (V830w)Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White• Colors: Black, Silver
• Sony xLOUD
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

ZTE Kis 3 Max (V830w)Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21a2)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.28W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.62W/kg (head)
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