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

