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Samsung Galaxy Attain 4G

Samsung Galaxy Attain 4G

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Sony Xperia tipo dual

Sony Xperia tipo dual

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Category Breakdown

Samsung Galaxy Attain 4G
Sony Xperia tipo dual
Performance
53.131.1
Camera
39.611.9
Display
33.233.2
Battery
16.415.2
Build
16.715.6
Connectivity
38.429.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.316.6

Summary

  • The Samsung Galaxy Attain 4G features a slightly larger 3.5-inch 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 ~180 ppi.
  • In terms of performance, the Attain has a 1.0 GHz CPU and 512MB RAM, while the tipo dual has an 800 MHz CPU paired with 2.9GB RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
  • Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the tipo dual supports video recording at 480p, whereas the Attain lacks this specification.
  • The battery capacity of the Attain is 1650 mAh, slightly higher than the tipo dual's 1500 mAh.
  • Regarding software, the Attain runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), while the tipo dual operates on Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich), offering a more updated software experience.
  • Build quality-wise, the tipo dual is lighter at 99.4g and has a more compact design compared to the Attain's 119.1g weight and larger dimensions.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Attain 4G
Sony Xperia tipo dual

General

Release Date

2012
2012

Announced

2012
2012

Description

For MetroPCSAlso known Samsung SCH-R920
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

1.0 GHz
800 MHz Cortex-A5

GPU

N/A
Adreno 200

Memory

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

1.3 MP
N/A

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

Yes
480p

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1650 mAh
1500 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

113.1 x 60.5 x 11.7 mm (4.45 x 2.38 x 0.46 in)
103 x 57 x 13 mm (4.06 x 2.24 x 0.51 in)

Weight

119.1 g
99.4 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
Serene black, Classic silver

Foldable

SAR

0.78 W/kg (head)     0.91 W/kg (body)
1.28 W/kg (head)     0.74 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, no dual stand-by)

Network

CDMA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot

Bluetooth

Yes
2.1, EDR

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity