Sony XPERIA tipo Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
3.2", 320 x 480
Main Camera
3.2 Megapixel
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
RAM
512 MB
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon
Battery
1500 mAh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony XPERIA tipo
Product Type Smartphone
Form Factor Touch
Height 103 mm Worse than 85 % of phones rated.
Width 57 mm Worse than 69 % of phones rated.
Depth 13 mm Worse than 65 % of phones rated.
Weight 99 g Better than 82 % of phones rated.
Body Colour White | Classic black | Navy blue | Classic white | Deep red
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
SAR Value 1.3 W/kg (body), 1.62 W/kg (head)
Integrated Components FM radio
Connector Type Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm

Design of Sony XPERIA tipo has dimensions of 103 mm × 57 mm × 13 mm and weight of 99 g.

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DISPLAY Sony XPERIA tipo
Display Type LCD display
Display Technology TFT
Screen Size (Display Size) 3.2" Worse than 74 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 320 x 480 pixels Worse than 63 % of phones rated.
Colour Depth 262,144 colours Worse than 56 % of phones rated.
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Scratch-resistant glass

The screen size reaches 3.2" inches. Smaller phone displays are not necessarily a disadvantage. They are easier to use with one hand. However, displays of these sizes don't provide the same experience when watching videos or playing games, so they're better suited for less demanding users. It means, if you're a basic user and you don't expect to use your phone for activities like watching videos or playing games on regular basis, this size is perfectly adequate. LCD displays are currently taking a back seat. This is mainly due to higher power consumption. In addition, they have the disadvantage of lower colour contrast, which can be reflected e.g. in the resulting photos. On the other hand, phones with LCD displays are in general cheaper than those with OLED technology.

Display Resolution of Sony XPERIA tipo is 320 x 480 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px.

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PROCESSOR Sony XPERIA tipo
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon
Clock Speed 800 MHz Worse than 89 % of phones rated.

The processor type of the Sony XPERIA tipo is Qualcomm Snapdragon. Sony XPERIA tipo is provided with processor´s frequency of 800 MHz. Normally today you will find this value between 1.8 and 2.8 GHz, and the higher the number, the faster the response of the phone. The processor frequency will thus be one of the important parameters if you are looking for a phone capable of managing several requests at once without major problems.

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MEMORY Sony XPERIA tipo
RAM 512 MB Worse than 78 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) -
User Memory 2.2 GB
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC - up to 32 GB



In addition, if you need more memory, this model offers the option of inserting a memory card to increase the storage size.

Operating memory significantly affects the performance of the entire phone. Sony XPERIA tipo has an operating memory of 512 MB. Phones with less than 4 GB of RAM are better suited for undemanding users who use phone more for basic needs and some essential applications only. But if you are a heavy user, reach for at least 6 to 8 GB of RAM, which is the standard today, or 12 GB for the really demanding ones.

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CAMERA Sony XPERIA tipo
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 3.2 Megapixel Worse than 73 % of phones rated.
Digital Zoom 4x Better than 57 % of phones rated.
Self-Timer Delay Yes
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 0

The rear camera of the Sony XPERIA tipo has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. A high resolution lens alone does not necessarily mean high quality photos. The main lens in this has a resolution of 3.2 Megapixel. However, if you are looking for perfect photos, in addition to resolution, don't forget to focus on at other parameters such as lens aperture or pixel size.

Digital zoom in this case offers zooming up to 4x. Of course, the higher the lens value, the more distant object can be zoomed in. Nonetheless, the disadvantage of digital zoom is that the quality and sharpness of photo deteriorates when using it.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony XPERIA tipo
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 1500 mAh Worse than 62 % of phones rated.
Standby Time 545 hours Better than 80 % of phones rated.
Talk Time 300 minutes Worse than 73 % of phones rated.
Run Time Details 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

The battery size of Sony XPERIA tipo is 1500 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day.

Standby time is 545 hours. The value indicates how long your phone will last on a single charge when you are not actively using it. The battery life when making calls is, like standby time, a figure that tells us how long the phone will last on a single charge when making continuous calls. For the Sony XPERIA tipo it is 300 minutes.

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CELLULAR Sony XPERIA tipo
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 3G Worse than 64 % of phones rated.
Operating System Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Navigation A-GPS

Sony XPERIA tipo supports 3G. 4G connectivity is still common today, although the latest phones already have 5G connectivity. 3G connectivity is now more of a thing of past and can only be found on older models. The phone's operating system is Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).

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COMMUNICATIONS Sony XPERIA tipo
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
Bluetooth Profiles HFP, HSP, OPP, A2DP, AVRCP, PBAP
WLAN Security WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES
Communication Features Mobile Email client, Internet browser
Messaging Services Google Talk, SMS, MMS

Bluetooth 2.1 EDR makes it easy to connect your phone to other wireless devices such as headphones, speakers, TV or tablet and more.

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MEDIA Sony XPERIA tipo
Supported Digital Audio Standards 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
Supported Digital Video Standards MPEG-4, 3GP, H.264, H.263
FEATURES Sony XPERIA tipo
Phone Functions Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, proximity sensor
Personal Information Management Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock
Additional Phone Features E-911 compliant, Radio Data Service (RDS), xLOUD technology
OTHERS Sony XPERIA tipo
Included Accessories Data cable, screen protection film, power adapter
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.

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