Overall Score
52.7Category Breakdown
Overall(#8201)52.7
Performance(#5645)57.3
Camera(#8054)41.9
Display(#8253)57.0
Battery(#6399)43.5
Build(#4979)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Sony Xperia tipo dual
Short Review
- The Sony Xperia tipo dual features a compact design with dimensions of 103 x 57 x 13 mm and a lightweight build at 99.4g, available in serene black and classic silver.
- Its 3.2-inch TFT display offers a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 180 ppi, which is adequate for basic tasks but lacks vibrancy.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm MSM7225AA Snapdragon S1 chipset, an 800 MHz Cortex-A5 CPU, and 512MB of RAM, providing limited multitasking capabilities.
- The camera is modest, with a rear 3.15 MP sensor that captures video at 480p, while there is no front-facing camera for selfies.
- The 1500 mAh battery supports basic usage but lacks fast or wireless charging options.
- Running on Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich), the software experience is dated, lacking modern features and updates.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 2.1, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The absence of stereo speakers may affect audio quality, but it does include a headphone jack for wired audio.
- Overall, the Xperia tipo dual is a basic smartphone suitable for essential functions but falls short in performance and features compared to contemporary devices.
Specifications
General
Release Date2012
Announced2012
DescriptionAlso known as Sony ST21i2, Sony ST21a2
Display
Size3.2"
TypeTFT, 256K colors
Resolution320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
PPI320
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionScratch-resistant glass
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM7225AA Snapdragon S1
CPU800 MHz Cortex-A5
GPUAdreno 200
Memory2.9GB (2.5GB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera3.15 MP
Main Camera Details3.15 MP
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsN/A
Video Recording480p
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity1500 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions103 x 57 x 13 mm (4.06 x 2.24 x 0.51 in)
Weight99.4 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsSerene black, Classic silver
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMDual SIM (Mini-SIM, no dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth2.1, EDR
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS VersionAndroid 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes