Category Breakdown
Huawei Ascend Y201 Pro
Sony Xperia tipo
Performance
25.331.1
Camera
12.711.9
Display
33.233.2
Battery
14.015.2
Build
0.214.9
Connectivity
30.726.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.716.4
Summary
- The Huawei Ascend Y201 Pro and Sony Xperia tipo both feature a TFT display with similar resolutions, but the tipo has a slightly smaller 3.2-inch screen compared to the Y201 Pro's 3.5 inches, resulting in a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize an 800 MHz Cortex-A5 CPU, but the tipo is equipped with a Qualcomm chipset and has slightly less RAM at 512MB.
- Both cameras are identical at 3.15 MP, offering similar video capabilities, while the tipo's battery capacity is marginally higher at 1500 mAh compared to the Y201 Pro's 1400 mAh.
- The Y201 Pro is slightly bulkier and heavier, while the tipo is lighter and more compact.
- Both run on Android 4.0, but the tipo has a slightly newer version at 4.0.4.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Ascend Y201 Pro
Sony Xperia tipo
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony Tapioca, Sony ST21i, Sony ST21a
Display
Size
3.5"
3.2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM7225AA Snapdragon S1
CPU
800 MHz Cortex-A5
800 MHz Cortex-A5
GPU
N/A
Adreno 200
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
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 Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
480p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
117 x 61.5 x 11.7 mm (4.61 x 2.42 x 0.46 in)
103 x 57 x 13 mm (4.06 x 2.24 x 0.51 in)
Weight
125 g
99.4 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Classic Black, Classic White, Deep Red, Navy Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.37 W/kg (head) 0.74 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Yes
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
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
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity

