Celkon A79
#10036
Sony Xperia tipo
#8237Category Breakdown
Celkon A79
Sony Xperia tipo
Performance
51.357.3
Camera
41.941.9
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
50.952.7
Summary
- The Celkon A79 features a 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 420 pixels, while the Sony Xperia tipo has a slightly smaller 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the A79 is powered by a dual-core 1.0 GHz CPU with no RAM, whereas the Xperia tipo has a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 chipset with 512MB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Xperia tipo can record video at 480p, while the A79's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The A79 has a 1300 mAh battery, while the Xperia tipo offers a larger 1500 mAh battery, potentially providing longer usage.
- The Celkon runs on Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), whereas the Sony operates on a more recent Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), resulting in a more updated software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the A79 is slightly larger and lighter than the Xperia tipo, which is available in multiple color options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Celkon A79
Sony Xperia tipo
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony Tapioca, Sony ST21i, Sony ST21a
Display
Size
3.5"
3.2"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 420 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~151 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM7225AA Snapdragon S1
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz
800 MHz Cortex-A5
GPU
N/A
Adreno 200
Memory
N/A
2.9GB (2.5GB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Details
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
115 x 62 x 13 mm (4.53 x 2.44 x 0.51 in)
103 x 57 x 13 mm (4.06 x 2.24 x 0.51 in)
Weight
98 g
99.4 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Classic Black, Classic White, Deep Red, Navy Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
Yes
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes