HTC Tilt2
#9111
Sony Xperia tipo dual
#8022Category Breakdown
HTC Tilt2
Sony Xperia tipo dual
Performance
44.831.1
Camera
11.911.9
Display
11.233.2
Battery
15.215.2
Build
16.915.6
Connectivity
17.029.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.316.6
Summary
- The HTC Tilt2 features a more robust build with a heavier weight of 178.5g and larger dimensions compared to the lighter and more compact Sony Xperia tipo dual, which weighs 99.4g.
- In terms of display, the Tilt2 has a slightly larger 3.6-inch TFT screen with a higher resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the tipo dual offers a 3.2-inch display at 320 x 480 pixels.
- Performance-wise, the tipo dual has a faster 800 MHz CPU and more RAM at 2.9GB, compared to the Tilt2's 528 MHz CPU and 288MB RAM.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera and can record video at 480p, but neither has a front-facing camera.
- Both phones are equipped with a 1500 mAh battery, but the tipo dual benefits from a more modern Android 4.0.3 OS, while the Tilt2 runs on the older Windows Mobile 6.1, upgradable to 6.5.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Tilt2
Sony Xperia tipo dual
General
Release Date
2009
2012
Announced
2009
2012
Description
For AT&T
Also known as Sony ST21i2, Sony ST21a2
Display
Size
3.6"
3.2"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~259 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
PPI
480
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7200A
Qualcomm MSM7225AA Snapdragon S1
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
800 MHz Cortex-A5
GPU
Adreno 130
Adreno 200
Memory
288MB RAM, 512MB ROM
2.9GB (2.5GB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p
480p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
116 x 59.2 x 17.3 mm (4.57 x 2.33 x 0.68 in)
103 x 57 x 13 mm (4.06 x 2.24 x 0.51 in)
Weight
178.5 g
99.4 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black/Grey
Serene black, Classic silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.16 W/kg (head)
1.28 W/kg (head) 0.74 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, no dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.1, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, upgradable to Windows Mobile 6.5
Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity