Huawei Ascend Y201 Pro
#8597
Sony Xperia tipo dual
#8022Category Breakdown
Huawei Ascend Y201 Pro
Sony Xperia tipo dual
Performance
25.331.1
Camera
12.711.9
Display
33.233.2
Battery
14.015.2
Build
0.215.6
Connectivity
30.729.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.716.6
Summary
- The Huawei Ascend Y201 Pro features a slightly larger 3.5-inch TFT display compared to the 3.2-inch screen of the Sony Xperia tipo dual, both with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels but differing in pixel density, with the tipo dual offering a higher density at approximately 180 ppi.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize an 800 MHz Cortex-A5 CPU, but the tipo dual has a slight edge with its Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset and Adreno 200 GPU, although the Y201 Pro has more RAM at 512MB.
- Both cameras are identical with 3.15 MP rear sensors and 480p video recording capability, while the tipo dual has a larger 1500 mAh battery compared to the Y201 Pro's 1400 mAh.
- Both smartphones run on Android 4.0, but the tipo dual has a slightly newer version at 4.0.3.
- In terms of build quality, the tipo dual is lighter at 99.4g and has a slimmer profile, while the Y201 Pro is bulkier and heavier at 125g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Ascend Y201 Pro
Sony Xperia tipo dual
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony ST21i2, Sony ST21a2
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
Serene black, Classic silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.28 W/kg (head) 0.74 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Yes
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, no dual stand-by)
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, 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 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity