Detailed comparison and review of Sony XPERIA active and Sony XPERIA tipo. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony XPERIA active | Sony XPERIA tipo |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 92 mm | 103 mm | Sony XPERIA tipo has greater height than Sony XPERIA active. |
Width | 55 mm | 57 mm | Sony XPERIA tipo has greater width than Sony XPERIA active. |
Depth | 17 mm | 13 mm | Sony XPERIA tipo is narrower than Sony XPERIA active. |
Weight | 111 g | 99 g | Sony XPERIA tipo is lighter than Sony XPERIA active. |
Body Colour | White, orange red | Black, orange red | Black, white | White | Classic black | Navy blue | Classic white | Deep red | |
Changeable Covers / Faceplates | Yes | - | |
Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | - | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Sony XPERIA active is waterproof. |
SAR Value | - | 1.3 W/kg (body), 1.62 W/kg (head) | |
Integrated Components | FM radio | FM radio | |
Connector Type | Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
DISPLAY | Sony XPERIA active | Sony XPERIA tipo |
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Display Type | LCD display | LCD display | |
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Display Technology | TFT | TFT | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 3" | 3.2" | Sony XPERIA tipo has larger screen size than Sony XPERIA active. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 320 x 480 pixels | 320 x 480 pixels | Both phones have the same screen resolution. |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 262,144 colours | Sony XPERIA active has better colour depth than Sony XPERIA tipo. |
Display Features | Wallpaper, scratch resistant glass | - | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass |
PROCESSOR | Sony XPERIA active | Sony XPERIA tipo |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm | Qualcomm Snapdragon | |
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Processor Number | MSM8255 | - | |
Clock Speed | 1 GHz | 800 MHz | Sony XPERIA active has higher clock speed than Sony XPERIA tipo. |
MEMORY | Sony XPERIA active | Sony XPERIA tipo |
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RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB | Both phones have the same RAM size. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | - | - | |
User Memory | 320 MB | 2.2 GB | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC - up to 32 GB | microSDHC - up to 32 GB |
CAMERA | Sony XPERIA active | Sony XPERIA tipo |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 5 Megapixel | 3.2 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA active has better camera resolution than Sony XPERIA tipo. |
Lens Aperture | F/2.6 | - | |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
Digital Zoom | 8x | 4x | Sony XPERIA active has better digital zoom than Sony XPERIA tipo. |
Self-Timer Delay | Yes | Yes | |
Camera Modes | Red-Eye Reduction | - | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection, smile shutter | - | Sony XPERIA active has face detection. |
Light Source | LED light | - | |
Video Resolutions | 1280 x 720 (720p) | - |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 0 | 0 |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony XPERIA active | Sony XPERIA tipo |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 1200 mAh | 1500 mAh | Sony XPERIA tipo has larger battery capacity than Sony XPERIA active. |
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Standby Time | 351 hours | 545 hours | Sony XPERIA tipo has longer standby time than Sony XPERIA active. |
Talk Time | 331 minutes | 300 minutes | Sony XPERIA active has longer battery life when making calls than Sony XPERIA tipo. |
Run Time Details | Talk (GSM): up to 293 min Standby (GSM): up to 351 hrs Talk (WCDMA): up to 331 min Standby (WCDMA): up to 335 hrs Playback (Music): up to 25 hrs Playback (video): up to 8.5 hrs |
Talk (GSM): up to 300 min Standby (GSM): up to 470 hrs Talk (WCDMA): up to 270 min Standby (WCDMA): up to 545 hrs Playback (Music): up to 30 hrs Playback (video): up to 3 hrs |
CELLULAR | Sony XPERIA active | Sony XPERIA tipo |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 3G | 3G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Google Android 2.3 | Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) | |
Navigation | A-GPS | A-GPS |
COMMUNICATIONS | Sony XPERIA active | Sony XPERIA tipo |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 2.1 EDR | Bluetooth 2.1 EDR | |
Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, A2DP, AVRCP, PBAP | HFP, HSP, OPP, A2DP, AVRCP, PBAP | |
WLAN Security | WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES | WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES | |
Communication Features | Mobile Email client, Internet browser | Mobile Email client, Internet browser | |
Messaging Services | Google Talk, Skype, SMS, MMS | Google Talk, SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Sony XPERIA active | Sony XPERIA tipo |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, MPEG 1 Audio, MPEG 2 Audio, MPEG 2.5 Audio, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, AAC-LC, LPCM, AAC +, eAAC+, MIDI, M4A | WAV, AAC, MPEG 1 Audio, MPEG 2 Audio, MPEG 2.5 Audio, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, AAC-LC, LPCM, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI, M4A, MPEG1 Layer3 | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MPEG-4, 3GP, H.264, H.263 | MPEG-4, 3GP, H.264, H.263 |
FEATURES | Sony XPERIA active | Sony XPERIA tipo |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, magnetometer | Accelerometer, proximity sensor | |
Ring Tone Formats | MP3, AAC | - | |
Polyphonic Ringer | Yes | - | |
Personal Information Management | Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock | Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock | |
Additional Phone Features | Radio Data Service (RDS), DLNA Certified, intelligent typing (Zi) | E-911 compliant, Radio Data Service (RDS), xLOUD technology |
OTHERS | Sony XPERIA active | Sony XPERIA tipo |
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Included Accessories | Wrist strap, stereo headset, USB cable, power adapter | Data cable, screen protection film, power adapter | |
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Memory card | 2 GB | - | |
Compatible with Windows 7 | - | "Compatible with Windows 7" software and devices carry Microsoft’s assurance that these products have passed tests for compatibility and reliability with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7. |