Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) vs Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Tipo vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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3.2"
TFT
TFT
320x480
3.1
MP
MP
512MB
RAM
RAM
Single-core
1500
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
vs
4.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1280
13
MP
MP
5mp
1.5GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0)
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14 Common items in both devices |
Only digital zoom |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
Ambient light sensor |
Compass |
Proximity sensor |
+7 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) | Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0) | |
Model | Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) | Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0) |
Other model names | Sony Xperia tipo Dual-Sim, Sony ST21i2, Sony Tapioca DS | 갤럭시 A3(2016), Galaxy A3 SM-A310N0 (Single-Sim) |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | South Korea |
Brand | Sony | Samsung |
Release date | 9/1/2012 | 1/8/2016 |
Depth | 13 millimeters (0.51 inches) | 7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in) | 65.2 x 134.5 millimeters (2.57 x 5.3 in) |
Weight | 99 grams (3.47 ounces) | 132 grams (4.62 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) | Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0) | |
Display type | TFT LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 3.2" inches | 4.7" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 320x480 pixels | 720x1280 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 2-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 180 PPI | 312 PPI |
Colors | 260 thousand | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 4 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) | Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0) | |
System version | Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop |
Firmware update | Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS | Android 7.0 Nougat |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) | Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Quad 7578 (28nm) |
CPU | Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 200 | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 600Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) | Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0) | |
RAM memory | 512MB LPDDR | 1.5GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 4GB (2.49GB available) | 16GB (10GB available) eMMC 4.5 |
External storage | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) | Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Shift - Selectable (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 7.2/5.76 Mbps | 300/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Tri-Band 900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 900/2100 | UMTS 850/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 17) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 900/2100 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) | Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 3.1 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 2048x1536 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | VGA (640x480) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | Not supported | LED flash |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Not supported | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Not supported | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | Not supported | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) | Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0) | |
Front camera (secondary) | Not supported | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | Not supported | 2560x1920 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Not supported | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) | Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, WMV | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) | Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 2.1 + A2DP | 4.1 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) | Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) | Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700 | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 1500 mAh | 2300 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 6.3 hours | 14 hours |
Standby | 360 hours (15 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) | Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Not supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black, Silver • Sony xLOUD • WiFi hotspot • Java framework | • Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Gorilla Glass on the back |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Sony Xperia Tipo (Dual ST21i2) | Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310N0) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.28W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 1.62W/kg (head) | feature not registered |