Sony is trying to make a comeback in the mobile space banking on its Android line-up after launching a handful of mid-range smartphones like the Xperia neo, Xperia U, Xperia P, Xperia Ion and Xperia sola. Now with the launch of the Sony Xperia tipo and Xperia tipo dual, the company is eyeing the entry level Android market, while also aiming to bring dual-SIM devices.In terms of specifications the only thing that sets apart the Xperia tipo from the Xperia tipo dual is that the latter has a dual-SIM slot. Also, Xperia tipo is available in a handful of colour options - black, white, red and blue, while users opting for the dual-SIM version will have to be content with just the black and white.
Sony Xperia Tipo Dual mobile was launched in September 2012. The phone comes with a 3.20-inch touchscreen display offering a resolution of 320x480 pixels at a pixel density of 180 pixels per inch (ppi). Sony Xperia Tipo Dual is powered by an 800 MHz one-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7225AA) processor. It comes with 512MB of RAM. The Sony Xperia Tipo Dual runs Android 4 and is powered by a 1500mAh removable battery.
As far as the cameras are concerned, the Sony Xperia Tipo Dual on the rear packs 3.2-megapixel camera.
Sony Xperia Tipo Dual is based on Android 4 and packs 2.9GB of inbuilt storage that can be expanded via microSD card (up to 32GB). The Sony Xperia Tipo Dual is a dual-SIM (GSM and GSM) mobile that accepts Regular and Regular cards. The Sony Xperia Tipo Dual measures 103.00 x 57.00 x 13.00mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs 99.40 grams. It was launched in Serene black and Classic silver colours.
Connectivity options on the Sony Xperia Tipo Dual include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth v2.10, FM radio, and 3G. Sensors on the phone include accelerometer, proximity sensor, and compass/ magnetometer.
As of 5th November 2024, Sony Xperia Tipo Dual price in India starts at Rs. 10,000.
Alternate names | Sony ST21i2, Sony ST21a2 |
Brand | Sony |
Model | Xperia Tipo Dual |
Price in India | ₹10,000 |
Release date | September 2012 |
Form factor | Bar |
Dimensions (mm) | 103.00 x 57.00 x 13.00 |
Weight (g) | 99.40 |
Battery capacity (mAh) | 1500 |
Removable battery | Yes |
Colours | Serene black, Classic silver |
Screen size (inches) | 3.20 |
Touchscreen | Yes |
Resolution | 320x480 pixels |
Pixels per inch (PPI) | 180 |
Processor | 800 MHz one-core |
Processor make | Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7225AA) |
RAM | 512MB |
Internal storage | 2.9GB |
Expandable storage | Yes |
Expandable storage type | microSD |
Expandable storage up to (GB) | 32 |
Rear camera | 3.2-megapixel |
Front camera | No |
Operating system | Android 4 |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
GPS | Yes |
Bluetooth | Yes, v 2.10 |
NFC | No |
Infrared | No |
USB OTG | No |
Headphones | 3.5mm |
FM | Yes |
Number of SIMs | 2 |
Wi-Fi Direct | No |
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) | No |
SIM 1 | |
SIM Type | Regular |
GSM/CDMA | GSM |
3G | Yes |
4G/ LTE | No |
Supports 4G in India (Band 40) | No |
SIM 2 | |
SIM Type | Regular |
GSM/CDMA | GSM |
3G | Yes |
4G/ LTE | No |
Supports 4G in India (Band 40) | No |
Compass/ Magnetometer | Yes |
Proximity sensor | Yes |
Accelerometer | Yes |
Ambient light sensor | No |
Gyroscope | No |
Barometer | No |
Temperature sensor | No |