Sony Xperia tipo

Release Date: Discontinued

Specs Score 39%
Highlights
3.2 inches
Qualcomm MSM7225AA Snapdragon S1
2.9GB (2.5GB user available), 512MB RAM
3.15 MP
1500 mAh

Quick Summary

Striking a masterclass balance between cost and capability, the Sony Xperia tipo is a versatile mid-range smartphone designed for the modern user. It runs on Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), which pairs beautifully with its 3.2 inches display to ensure fluid, vibrant interactions. Under the hood, it offers snappy, capable performance for multitasking and gaming, backed by a reliable 1500 mAh battery.

Hardware Score Analysis

A detailed breakdown of how this device scores based on automated hardware specification analysis.

Performance 60%
Display 28%
Camera 10%
Battery 58%
Memory 21%

Launch

Status Discontinued

Display

Type TFT, 256K colors
Size 3.2 inches, 30.5 cm² (~51.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
Protection Scratch-resistant glass

Main Camera

Single
3.15 MP
Video 480p

Selfie Camera

Single
No

Body

Dimensions 103 x 57 x 13 mm (4.06 x 2.24 x 0.51 in)
Weight 99.4 g (3.49 oz)
Colors Classic Black, Classic White, Deep Red, Navy Blue

Connectivity

Technology GSM / HSPA
2G Bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands HSDPA 900 / 2100 - ST21i
Speed HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
SIM Mini-SIM

Platform

OS Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Chipset Qualcomm MSM7225AA Snapdragon S1
CPU 800 MHz Cortex-A5
GPU Adreno 200

Memory

Card Slot microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Internal Storage 2.9GB (2.5GB user available), 512MB RAM
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Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm Jack Yes

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth 2.1, A2DP, EDR
Positioning GPS, A-GPS
Radio Stereo FM radio, RDS
USB microUSB 2.0

Features

Sensors Accelerometer, proximity
Other MP4/H.264/WMV player
MP3/WMA/WAV/eAAC+ player
Organizer
Document viewer
Voice memo/dial
Predictive text input

Battery

Type Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery

Miscellaneous

SAR 1.37 W/kg (head)   0.74 W/kg (body)
SAR EU 1.62 W/kg (head)   1.30 W/kg (body)

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