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ZTE Maven 2 vs Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)

Side by side comparison between ZTE Maven 2 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 Maven 2 21Points
ZTE Maven 2
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) Compare ZTE Maven 2 X
Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Maven 2

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Maven 2} 21 Advantages ZTE Maven 2 vs Xperia Tipo (ST21a)} 3 Advantages Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
+1.1GHz 32bit Quad-core92%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs800MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs512MB LPDDR
+8GB (5GB available)101%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs4GB (2.49GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+11 millimeters (0.43 inches)18%
Thinner		vs13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos		vs260 thousand
+480x854 pixels167%
Higher resolution screen		vs320x480 pixels
+196 PPI9%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs180 PPI
+5"56%
Larger screen		vs3.2"
+(back) 5MP56%
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 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer		vsAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster		vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+2300 mAh53%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1500 mAh
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs2.1 + A2DP
166 grams (5.81 ounces)vs+99 grams (3.47 ounces)68%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
13 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

ZTE Maven 2Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
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ModelMaven 2Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Other model namesAT&T ZTE Maven 2 Z831Sony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21a, Sony Tapioca SS
Country or region availableUSA
USA		(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
BrandZTESony
Release date7/1/20179/1/2012
Depth11 millimeters (0.43 inches)13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)73 x 145.5 millimeters (2.87 x 5.73 in)57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)
Weight166 grams (5.81 ounces)99 grams (3.47 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

ZTE Maven 2Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)196 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 Maven 2Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 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 Maven 2Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 304Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

ZTE Maven 2Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR3512MB LPDDR
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)
eMMC 4.5		4GB (2.49GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

ZTE Maven 2Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, 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

ZTE Maven 2Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 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 Maven 2Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)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 Maven 2Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

ZTE Maven 2Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

ZTE Maven 2Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

ZTE Maven 2Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BA700
Battery capacity2300 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered4.5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered545 hours (22.7 days)

➕ Other features

ZTE Maven 2Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
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: Dark gray
• Dolby audio
• WiFi hotspot		• Colors: Black, White, Red, Navy Blue
• Sony xLOUD
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

ZTE Maven 2Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.37W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.62W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)
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