Currently, mobile devices are produced in most cases with two SIM cards. This solution allowed users not only to refuse a second phone, but also to significantly save on the cost of communication services. There are situations when you need to make a call to a subscriber who uses another mobile operator. Naturally, this previously caused inconvenience. However, with the advent of Dual models, everything changed for the better.
It will no longer be possible to surprise buyers with such devices, since the market is simply overcrowded with them. Many people pay attention not only to the number of SIM card slots, but also to other criteria. Performance, design, battery life and other characteristics play an important role.
In this article, the reader will be able to get acquainted in detail with such a device as the Sony Xperia Tipo smartphone. Although this model went on sale four years ago, it is still of interest to a certain category of users.
So, let's start the review of the debut model Sony ST21i2 of the Xperia line. We draw the attention of readers that the information presented in the article is also relevant for the Sony ST21i device. The differences between them are only in the number of SIM card slots.
Release of a new model
In 2012, Sony decided to open a new segment of dual-SIM mobile devices. The surprising thing is that its activities have always been successful and active, but for some reason the developers ignored the introduction of new technologies for a long time. But it was no longer possible to delay it any longer, since competitors were supplying the market with innovative smartphones in full. The company made its debut with the budget model Sony Xperia Dual Tipo. How successful this decision was, we will find out in this article.
In fairness, it is worth noting that the new product created a kind of excitement. Since its release, the model has become a popular topic of reviews. They focused on a large number of advantages.
Success came almost immediately after the start of sales. The undeniable advantages of the model were its low price, well-chosen materials, build quality and, of course, the highest quality matrices for cameras, which at that time had no analogues on the market.
Design
The Sony Xperia Tipo phone is small in size. Almost all of it fits in the palm of your hand. Externally, the case looks pretty good. It is made of plastic coated with paint. However, from a distance it can easily be confused with metal.
As soon as the buyer takes the device in his hand, the shortcomings are revealed. The first thing that becomes noticeable is the thickness. It is 13 mm, despite the fact that the length and width of the case are only 103 and 57 mm, respectively. Because of this, the device can be safely called thick, since thin ones are those whose indicator does not exceed 8-9 mm. And if you also take into account the fashion for tight trousers, this can become a big problem.
There has been a lot of controversy among users regarding ease of use. Most claim that due to the beveled corners and the rather slippery surface of the case, the phone constantly tries to “jump out” of the hand, and this drawback manifests itself both during a conversation and when scrolling. But there is also a category of owners for whom heavy weight and massiveness have become advantages. It is impossible to draw clear conclusions regarding the level of convenience, since there is a factor of individuality here.
The Sony Xperia Tipo smartphone was supplied to domestic buyers in two colors - black and silver. Due to its compact size, the manufacturer had to place SIM and memory card slots directly under the battery. Although this is a minor drawback, it can still cause inconvenience to the user.
The front panel has a standard set of elements. These are an earpiece, a capacitive screen, touch control buttons, and a proximity sensor. At the top there is the brand name, and at the bottom there is a logo indicating that it belongs to the Xperia line.
There is also nothing original on the back cover. Like other models, the camera lens is removed. It is slightly off center to the left. At the bottom there is a white and green corporate logo, the name of the line and the output speaker are duplicated. The microUSB port is located on the left side, on the opposite side there is a volume rocker key, a hole for a lanyard and a button for working with SIM cards. The microphone is located at the bottom end, and the headphone jack is at the top. Next to it is the on/off button.
Sony Xperia Tipo: specifications
Before delving into the description of the Tipo smartphone, let's look at the main specifications.
- The case is a monoblock.
- Type - smartphone with touchscreen.
- Network work - WCDMA/HSPA and GSM/GPRS/EDGE.
- There is only one radio module.
- Platform at the time of release - Android version 4.0.
- Processor model - Qualcomm MSM7225AA.
- Memory: built-in - 4 GB, RAM - 512 MB.
- Memory card - capacity up to 32 GB, type - microSD.
- Display diagonal - 3.2 inches.
- Screen resolution - 480×320 px.
- GPU - Adreno 200.
- Data transfer - microUSB 2.0, Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n), Bluetooth 2.1+EDR.
- Battery - 1500 mAh.
- Camera matrix - 3.2 MP.
- Video recording - VGA.
Screen
What image will please the Sony Xperia Tipo Dual buyer? The display characteristics are hardly impressive. The screen diagonal is small - only 3.2 inches. However, this is quite expected, since the model has quite compact dimensions. The resolution is critically low by modern standards, it is 480x320 px. The number of pixels per inch is 180 ppi. The image is grainy, even the “cubes” are visible.
The device is equipped with a TFT matrix. The display is capable of displaying 262,000 colors. A significant advantage of the device is the multi-touch technology for two simultaneous touches. It is also worth noting the presence of acrylic glass, which performs a protective function. If you believe the manufacturer, then it is not afraid of chips or scratches.
The screen is completely typical for representatives of the budget segment line. You shouldn't have any high expectations for him. The image will differ little from push-button phone models.
CPU
What kind of performance can a Sony Xperia Tipo owner expect? Unfortunately, in this matter, as well as with the display, you should not expect high performance. The Qualcomm MSM7225AA processor is quite weak. Its operation is ensured by a single core with a clock frequency of 800 MHz. This characteristic makes it clear that the Tipo model is a typical “state employee”. The main functions work quickly, no bugs are noticed by the user. However, there are significant limitations in functionality - the device is not able to cope with resource-intensive applications. For example, when starting a mid-level game, freezes begin, and using several at once is completely out of the question. The Sony Xperia Tipo cannot handle such tasks.
Autonomous operation
An important indicator of a mobile device is the battery life. The Xperia Tipo model can hardly be called “long-lived”. Unfortunately, the battery is also not one of the device's strong points. Its capacity is only 1500 mAh. By modern standards, this figure seems simply ridiculous. However, for battery life, the weak processor and screen became advantages. It is precisely due to the fact that they do not use large resources that the device can work for about 2-3 days at an average load.
What numbers does the manufacturer indicate? In standby mode, the battery will only run out after 15 days. Those who like to talk on the phone for a long time need to be prepared for the fact that they will have to charge it once every 5 hours during a continuous conversation. As a music player, the device can work up to 35 hours, and in video mode - up to 8 hours.
Camera
When releasing the Sony Xperia Tipo, the manufacturer did not focus on the camera. The device is equipped with a 3.2 megapixel matrix. There is no autofocus or flash, so you can’t count on high-quality pictures. In the photo, the text turns out to be almost unreadable, the color balance and image clarity also leave much to be desired.
What could such a camera be useful for? Users claim that the quality of the pictures is only suitable for installation in a subscriber’s phone book. An acceptable photo is obtained if you take it in fairly good lighting and at a close distance. Another disadvantage is the lack of a front camera, so making video calls will be extremely inconvenient using the rear one.
Memory
An important performance criterion is the amount of RAM. Considering that the model used a weak processor, one cannot count on a high level of this characteristic. The RAM is only 512 MB. This is quite enough to work with simple applications offered by Android, but the device is not capable of complex tasks.
The manufacturer states in the instructions that the built-in memory capacity is 4 GB. However, not all of them are available to the user. About half of it is already occupied by operating system files. Of course, this significantly reduces the possibilities, but you shouldn’t get upset ahead of time. The developers have provided a slot for a memory card. The maximum volume of removable media should not exceed 32 GB.
Sony Xperia Tipo: reviews
So, what do buyers think of the device? Those lucky ones who purchased the smartphone immediately after its release paid about 6 thousand rubles for it. There are many rave reviews online, indicating an ideal price-quality ratio. Of course, at present the characteristics of this model are already significantly behind modern requirements, but users call this device a durable “workhorse”.
I constantly want everything and more. More convenient tariffs, so that they are suitable for calls to everyone around, and for raiding the web space. More programs for editing photos of all your friends from the area. More memory for listening to the latest hits at the entrance. It is precisely for such needs, when it comes to searching for a clear touchscreen smartphone with two SIM cards, Sony does not leave its own without options.
Outfit
The appearance of the phone evokes ambivalent impressions. It seems to be neat and without frills, but somehow boring. The small, rather thick candy bar with rounded corners already looks quite boring, especially in the black version. The only difference is the slightly curved silver border, which Sony can find in the Go or Miro models. But it would be stupid to expect a riot of imagination in terms of design in the most budget model in the line, so there are no special complaints.
Most of the front panel is occupied by a tiny 3.2-inch screen by the standards of today's smartphones. The specifications indicate that the TFT matrix is covered with scratch-resistant glass, but I have doubts about this. It looks like plastic and when pressed harder it is pressed, leaving tasty stains on the screen. The screen itself has a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels that is normal for its diagonal, but small for today. For pipiai lovers, this value is 180. It is quite difficult to see anything in the sun. The display can only recognize two fingers of the owner at a time. Above it is the Sony logo, a neat speaker slot and a barely noticeable proximity sensor. At the bottom there are three standard touch buttons for calling submenus, going back and to the home screen. 
The rest of the body is the back cover. It also covers the side edges, without forcing the owner to think about tape and coupons to eliminate backlashes and squeaks. In the black version, which was tested, the lid is made of soft touch plastic; the silver version cannot boast of this.
On the back there is a camera eye, a speaker and a green logo inherited from Sony Ericsson. There is a missing Micro USB connector on the left side. But on the right, the user will find, in addition to the volume rocker, a button for switching SIM cards. There is another hole just below. If you remove the back cover, it becomes clear that this is a loop for laces, key rings and other jewelry.
The top of the device is also standard. Here is an old-school (pre-“era of 5”) headphone jack and a power button. Sony saved on many things, including the amount of plastic. I don’t see any other reasons why the most used mechanical key is so recessed.
The dimensions of the device are ideal for its category - 103 x 57 x 13 mm. Now this thickness may seem large, but due to the overall smallness of the smartphone, it is just good for confidently grasping the phone. The baby weighs 99 grams.
Filling
The baby Tipo runs on a single-core Qualcomm MSM7225AA processor with a frequency of 800 MHz and an Adreno 200 graphics core. It has 512 MB of RAM. A fairly standard combination for the ultra Low End segment. Due to the small screen resolution, an inexperienced user (and this is the target audience of this model) will not experience any special problems with performance. Of course, if you install software in batches, and 2.5 gigabytes of internal memory allow you to do this, then the device will begin to think slowly. And so, the synthetic Antutu test showed a result of 2855 points, which is very good.
To transfer data, the phone can use Wi-Fi b/g/n module, Bluetooth version 2.1, 3G module and GPS. Removing the cover, you can see a 1500 mAh battery, from which the smartphone can work for a day and a half with two hours of calls, two hours of music and moderate surfing the Internet. And here the small screen gives its advantages.
The camera is the weakest point in the phone. A 3-megapixel module without flash and autofocus is not capable of producing sane pictures even in good lighting. Video recording is the same, with VGA resolution.
Sample pictures
An FM receiver will be a pleasant moment for many. Works as usual, only with headphones connected.
Like ice cream
One of the main advantages Xperia Tipo Dual can be called Android version 4.0. This is one of the few dual-card smartphones on a recent operating system. This provides additional smoothness of the interface, the ability to install more software, and, of course, just moral satisfaction. And everything would be fine, but Sony installed their own shell on top of the standard Holo interface. Everyone understands that this is an opportunity for the manufacturer to distinguish its device from its competitors, but it is the Xperia UI that slightly spoils the impression of the fourth Android. The fact is that relics of the past are popping up everywhere, namely interface elements from Android 2.3, and it looks ugly.
In general, this is the same interface that was on the company’s devices at the beginning of 2011. There are five home screens. It is impossible to do more or less. You can create folders on desktops that can be sent to the bottom panel. There is a standard Sony trick of collecting all widgets by pinching the display. What is the point of this remains a mystery to me. The main menu scrolls horizontally; you cannot create folders in it; applications can only be sorted or moved. The widget menu is called up (as in older versions of the OS) by long pressing on the desktop. It is worth saying that the widget selection window itself has been redesigned, and they are scrolled through in a carousel, with a preview of what exactly you will see on the screen.
The keyboard here is also not standard, but an Xperia keyboard. It looks like a copy of the iOS keyboard. The nice thing is that typing on it even with a small physical screen size is surprisingly convenient.
Cards, seeds, two slots
Xperia Tipo Dual boasts two SIM card slots. And in this regard, he is not at all “like a dual,” but directly “I answer, a dual!” Although there is only one radio module, it performs its functions well. In the status line, two network indicators are visible at once; the active one is highlighted in color. Sony didn’t fool people and made it so that the side key for switching cards switches them, and does not call up the settings menu. Speaking about the settings, it is worth noting that they are not rich, but they have everything you need. Even profiles showing when which SIM card is active on weekdays and weekends. Plus, the manufacturer has added a couple of widgets for viewing the status of SIM cards. Testing has shown that the smartphone restores communication on the second card 5-7 seconds after the conversation on the first is completed, and this is a good result.
Both cards are located near the battery. The top one is pulled out just like that, the bottom one needs to be pryed off with a special guide. Hot swapping is not possible without removing the battery.
Results
The first impression was that Sony simply played a number and released a dual-card smartphone just to be represented in this niche. Judge for yourself - a small screen on which it is simply inconvenient to read anything more serious than an SMS, the “supposedly” camera and design are not for everyone. Despite this, with every day of use I realized that such a smartphone had to come out. The size of the screen is dictated by the size of the body itself, the design is not perceived with hostility over time, and the camera here cannot break records. And all because Tipo Dual is a budget employee. But at the same time, Sony made a high-quality case, which is worth its weight in gold in such phones. At the same time, it has one of the latest versions of the OS installed, and in general it performs its phone functions efficiently. All these nuances will help the baby Tipo find its buyer.
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Beginning of work
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A phone that will make your life easier
Entertainment is always at your fingertips. In addition, the Xperia tipo is very easy to use. Access new apps and music with just one tap on the home screen. Xperia tipo also runs the latest Android OS to make browsing the Internet faster and easier.
Control your expenses
Worried about data costs? Not worth it.
With the Xperia tipo Android smartphone, you'll only be scared when you're watching a new horror movie, not when you get your phone bill. The application for monitoring transmitted data allows you to set a limit on the amount of data transmitted while surfing the Internet, chatting and playing games online. You will be able to control your expenses and spend no more than you plan.
Stay connected - longer!
Chat via phone. Or chat with a friend all night using the Facebook features built into your Xperia smartphone. Longer. Thanks to the powerful battery, you can charge your phone and use it for 24 hours without recharging. With long phone battery life, you'll never miss an important call—or a funny status update—again.
Entertainment for every mood
Xperia tipo is a smartphone. It provides instant access to online content and a range of applications such as your email client, Google Maps™ and Google™ Search. Customize your Android smartphone to your liking by selecting the apps you're interested in from thousands of options. Apps are easy to open - they all appear on the home screen.
Your jukebox
Dance party in the living room? Select tracks from your audio library and xLOUD volume boosting technology will bring them to life. Or connect headphones to your phone and lose yourself in dreams while listening to your favorite soundtracks.
Sony is back! This is the impression we get after every new smartphone we come across for testing. The hero of today's review is the manufacturer's most affordable smartphone. But cost is not the only competitive advantage; it also has support for two SIM cards, a good screen and a good package. In general, a model that definitely deserves attention. You will find out what you can expect when you buy a Sony Xperia tipo dual from the review.
Design and ergonomics
The smartphone cannot be called thin; it does not have any design delights. However, it has everything to make working with it as convenient as possible. This is facilitated by the non-slip back panel, the recess under the display and, in fact, modest dimensions (except for thickness), including the weight of a chocolate bar. Based on this, we can assume that the main target audience of the smartphone is the young audience.
The smartphone is offered in two body colors – black and white. In the first case, the frame running around the perimeter of the case and the hardware keys are dark graphite in color. In the white version, everything except the backing under the touch panel is white. We are testing a smartphone with a black body.
The front panel is covered with plastic, which, judging by the information on the manufacturer's website, is scratch-resistant. It was not possible to find out this during the test, but you notice that the plastic bends literally immediately; as soon as you press it a little harder, streaks “float” across the screen. It’s worth noting that you still shouldn’t expect to see glass in such a cheap device if we’re talking about a new smartphone.
At the top there is a proximity sensor, an event indicator, a speaker slot and a logo. Next comes a 3.2-inch TFT screen, under which there are three touch keys – “Back”, “Home” and “Menu”. The keys are located at the same height as the main part of the front panel. Under the touch keys there is a small recess where the thumb rests comfortably. There is another logo on it - Xperia. Since the smartphone uses plastic instead of glass, an oleophobic coating is out of the question. The plastic quickly gets dirty and is reluctant to get rid of greasy stains left by fingerprints.
At the top end there is a power button, which is almost impossible to find - it is located on the same level as the body. To the right of it you can see a hole for a 3.5 mm headphone plug.
At the bottom there is nothing except a small microphone hole and a recess for removing the back panel.
On the left side there is a Micro-USB connector. On the right side, from top to bottom, there are a double volume key, a SIM priority switch button and an eyelet for attaching a strap. The convenience of working with them is approximately at the same level as with the power key, which saves the fact that you use them less often.
The back side, also known as a removable panel, is made of plastic with soft-touch coating. In the upper left corner there is a 3 MP camera lens, in the lower center there is a figured Sony Ericsson logo, below Xperia, and even lower there is an oblong slot for a multimedia speaker. Under the cover there is a battery with a capacity of 1500 mAh; it, in turn, covers slots for micro memory cards, and two slots for SIM cards of the usual format. The smartphone comes with two adapters from micro SIM cards to regular ones. The adapters are made of transparent plastic of a bluish tint, the central part of which has an adhesive surface. It is into this that the microSIM is inserted, thus turning into a miniSIM.
The quality of fit of the parts is good, but there are problems with the assembly - the body creaks, and there is a high probability that this will only get worse over time.
Interface and software
As with all recent Sony devices, the Xperia tipo dual runs the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system, on top of which the proprietary Xperia UX shell is used. The possibilities for personalizing the interface are minimal; the situation is saved by a wide range of pre-installed applications and widgets. There are enough of them to fill five desktop windows.
Working with telephone functions - calls, contacts, messages - is implemented well. Particularly pleasant is the fact that despite the modest size of the screen, even those with large fingers can type text with a minimum number of erroneous clicks.
Settings for working with SIM cards are located in a separate menu. In it, the user specifies which card will be used by default for certain actions. The sound profile of each SIM is configured in the “Sounds” menu. By default, the main SIM is the one inserted into slot 1, but if desired, it can be swapped with the second one by pressing a key on the right side.
Hardware platform
The smartphone uses a Qualcomm MSM7225AA chipset clocked at 800 MHz, an Adreno 200 graphics core, 512 MB of RAM and 2.5 GB of flash storage available to the user. This amount of RAM and ROM is not typical for smartphones costing 1,400 hryvnia, which can be considered an advantage of the Sony Xperia tipo dual. As already mentioned, the battery capacity is 1500 mAh, which is more than enough for such a device. The working hours are good. The GLBenchmark battery test at 50% load and 30 frames/s showed more than six hours; in Antutu Tester the smartphone worked for 5 hours. These results indicate that the user can expect up to two days of work under heavy load. With moderate use: up to 15 minutes of calls a day, several photos, video recording for no more than 5 minutes, listening to music for an hour and a half a day, automatic synchronization turned on, two SIMs, GPS, operating time can be three days. In more gentle modes you can last up to four to five days.
During testing, we did not experience any problems with network reception, including connection interruptions or loss. The quality and volume of the earpiece is above average, in most cases the volume is excessive. The volume and quality of the multimedia speaker is also pleasing, in contrast to the weak vibration alert. For incoming calls in noisy places, you have to rely on the volume of the speaker, and as already mentioned, everything is fine with it. The quality and, again, the volume of sound in the headphones, similar to the two previous cases, are at a good level, this is facilitated both by the presence of the xLoud item responsible for this parameter, and by the unexpectedly good included earphones. We have never seen a headset of this quality and type in smartphones costing less than 1,500 hryvnia.
Display and camera
The device has a TN matrix with a diagonal of 3.2 inches and a resolution of 480x320 pixels, the PPI indicator is 180. Viewing angles could be called excellent if it were not for the inversion of colors when the smartphone is tilted with the upper part towards you. When you approach the bottom, that is, if you look at the smartphone from the bottom, the colors just lose their saturation. Horizontal angles are more than decent. The minimum brightness level is slightly higher than what is required in the absence of external light sources and is 32 cd/m², while the maximum is one of the best in its price category, 402 cd/m², which is more than enough for comfortable work on a sunny day.
Unfortunately, there is nothing flattering to say about the camera. The three-megapixel matrix allows you to shoot with a maximum resolution of 2048x1536 pixels and record VGA video. Everything would be fine if these indicators were not spoiled by the lack of autofocus and flash. Based on this, you can hope for a good result, both video and photo, only in ideal conditions, and even then you shouldn’t expect anything special.
Example of 3 MP photos taken with a Sony Xperia tipo dual smartphone
An example of video recording with a Sony Xperia tipo dual smartphone
Results
Eight months have passed since we first used the Sony Xperia tipo dual smartphone. During this time, we managed to test many other Sony models, some of which left pleasant impressions, while others left negative ones. The model under consideration should consist entirely of compromises, since creating something worthy that costs less than its analogues is not very easy. Surprisingly, Sony coped with this task, although until now the devices from this manufacturer could not be called affordable. If we talk about what frankly disappointed us, then only the camera comes to mind. Yes, the body cannot be called monolithic, but this problem could always be dealt with, whereas teaching a smartphone to take better pictures will no longer be possible. The Xperia tipo dual doesn't have enough stars in its performance benchmarks either. If the above disadvantages are critical for you, you should look towards more expensive analogues. In all other respects, and this relates to the display, interface, operating time, quality of network signal reception and speaker volume, the smartphone turned out to be a worthy alternative to the Fly and Prestigio smartphones, and this concerns not only the cost, but also the package, which includes an excellent one, both for this price category headset.
Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.
| Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 57 mm (millimeters) 5.7 cm (centimeters) 0.19 ft (feet) 2.24 in (inches) |
| Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 103 mm (millimeters) 10.3 cm (centimeters) 0.34 ft (feet) 4.06 in (inches) |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units of measurement. | 13 mm (millimeters) 1.3 cm (centimeters) 0.04 ft (feet) 0.51 in (inches) |
| Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 99 g (grams) 0.22 lbs 3.51 oz (ounces) |
| Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. | 76.32 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 4.64 in³ (cubic inches) |
| Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale. | Black Silver |
SIM card
The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.
Mobile networks
A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.
Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds
Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.
Operating system
An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.
SoC (System on Chip)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.
| SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components, such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation. | Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A |
| Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is manufactured. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor. | 45 nm (nanometers) |
| Processor (CPU) The primary function of a mobile device's processor (CPU) is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications. | ARM Cortex-A5 |
| Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance compared to 32-bit processors, which in turn are more powerful than 16-bit processors. | 32 bit |
| Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute. | ARMv7 |
| Level 1 cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small in size and works much faster than both system memory and other cache levels. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2. | 16 kB + 16 kB (kilobytes) |
| Level 2 cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1 cache, but in return it has a higher capacity, allowing it to cache more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or in RAM memory. | 256 kB (kilobytes) 0.25 MB (megabytes) |
| Number of processor cores The processor core executes software instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel. | 1 |
| CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 800 MHz (megahertz) |
| Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) The Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphics applications. In mobile devices, it is most often used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, etc. | Qualcomm Adreno 200 |
| Amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted. | 512 MB (megabytes) |
Built-in memory
Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.
Screen
The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends. | TFT |
| Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches. | 3.2 in (inches) 81.28 mm (millimeters) 8.13 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate screen width | 1.78 in (inches) 45.09 mm (millimeters) 4.51 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate screen height | 2.66 in (inches) 67.63 mm (millimeters) 6.76 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side | 1.5:1 3:2 |
| Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. Higher resolution means clearer image detail. | 320 x 480 pixels |
| Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be displayed on the screen with clearer detail. | 180 ppi (pixels per inch) 70 ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display. | 18 bit 262144 flowers |
| Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device. | 52.1% (percentage) |
| Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics. | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistance |
| Shatter-proof sheet on scratch-resistant PMMA |
Sensors
Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.
Main camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the body and is used for taking photos and videos.
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.
Radio
The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.
Location determination
Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.
WiFi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
Headphone jack
This is an audio connector, also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.
Connecting devices
Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.
| Browser Information about some of the main characteristics and standards supported by the device's browser. | HTML HTML5 Flash CSS 3 xHTML CSS 2.1 |
Audio file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support different audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital audio data.
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.
Battery
Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.
| Capacity A battery's capacity indicates the maximum charge it can hold, measured in milliamp-hours. | 1500 mAh (milliamp-hours) |
| Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries being the most commonly used batteries in mobile devices. | Li-Ion (Lithium-ion) |
| 2G talk time 2G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 2G network. | 5 h (hours) 300 min (minutes) 0.2 days |
| 2G latency 2G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network. | 350 h (hours) 21000 min (minutes) 14.6 days |
| 3G talk time 3G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network. | 6 h (hours) 360 min (minutes) 0.3 days |
| 3G latency 3G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network. | 360 h (hours) 21600 min (minutes) 15 days |
| Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics of the device's battery. | Removable |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
The SAR level refers to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body while using a mobile device.
| Head SAR level (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device close to the ear in a conversation position. In Europe, the maximum permissible SAR value for mobile devices is limited to 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by CENELEC in accordance with IEC standards, subject to the guidelines of ICNIRP 1998. | 1.62 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
| Head SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device near the ear. The maximum value used in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. Mobile devices in the US are regulated by the CTIA, and the FCC conducts tests and sets their SAR values. | 1.28 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
| Body SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The highest permissible SAR value in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. This value is set by the FCC, and the CTIA monitors mobile devices' compliance with this standard. | 0.74 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
