ZTE Star 1 vs Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i)
Side by side comparison between ZTE Star 1 vs Sony Xperia Tipo phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
8
MP
MP
5mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
3.2"
TFT
TFT
320x480
3.1
MP
MP
512MB
RAM
RAM
Single-core
1500
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? ZTE Star 1
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11 Common items in both devices |
Only digital zoom |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
Ambient light sensor |
Proximity sensor |
3.5mm jack |
+4 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 highlight📱 Model features | ||
ZTE Star 1 | Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | |
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Model | Star 1 | Xperia Tipo (ST21i) |
Other model names | ZTE Star 1 (S2002), ZTE Star One (S2002) | Sony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21i, Sony Tapioca SS |
Country or region available | China | (Global, International) |
Brand | ZTE | Sony |
Release date | 4/1/2014 | 9/1/2012 |
Depth | 6.6 millimeters (0.26 inches) | 13 millimeters (0.51 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 69 x 139 millimeters (2.72 x 5.47 in) | 57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in) |
Weight | 130 grams (4.55 ounces) | 99 grams (3.47 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
ZTE Star 1 | Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT LCD |
Screen size | 5" inches | 3.2" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~71.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 320x480 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 2-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 441 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 | ||
ZTE Star 1 | Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | |
System version | Android 4.4.2 KitKat | Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
ZTE Star 1 | Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8928 (28nm) | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core) | Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 305 | Qualcomm Adreno 200 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
ZTE Star 1 | Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | |
RAM memory | 2GB | 512MB LPDDR |
Internal storage | 16GB (12GB available) | 4GB (2.49GB available) |
External storage | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
ZTE Star 1 | Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 100/50 Mbps | 7.2/5.76 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 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 | TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/2100 | UMTS 900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat3 (Bands 3, 7) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40) | Not supported |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE | 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 | ||
ZTE Star 1 | Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | 3.1 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 2048x1536 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | VGA (640x480) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | 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 |
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 | ||
ZTE Star 1 | Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | Not supported |
Front camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | Not supported |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 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 | ||
ZTE Star 1 | Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | |
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, WMV | MP4, H.264, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+ | MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+ |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
ZTE Star 1 | Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | |
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 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
ZTE Star 1 | Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
ZTE Star 1 | Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700 |
Battery capacity | 2300 mAh | 1500 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 20 hours | 4.5 hours |
Standby | 460 hours (19.2 days) | 545 hours (22.7 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
ZTE Star 1 | Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | |
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 | 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, Pink • Dolby mobile sound enhancement • Flash dual tone • WiFi hotspot | • Colors: Black, White, Red, Navy Blue • Sony xLOUD • WiFi hotspot • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
ZTE Star 1 | Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21i) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.37W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.62W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body) |