Sony Xperia tipo
The Sony Xperia tipo is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM7225AA Snapdragon S1, built for basic everyday tasks (2012).
2012 · Entry-level · Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size3.2" · 103 x 57 x 13 mm (4.06 x 2.24 x 0.51 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM7225AA Snapdragon S1
RAM512MB
Storage512MB
Main Camera15 MP
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 99.4g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,500 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM7225AA Snapdragon S1 for simple tasks only
✗Lower-resolution 180 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMedia consumption
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2012, June. Released 2012, August
Also Known As
Also known as Sony Tapioca, Sony ST21i, Sony ST21a
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7225AA Snapdragon S1
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
180 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
TFT, 256K colors
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
15 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,500 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
99.4g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
103 x 57 x 13 mm (4.06 x 2.24 x 0.51 in)
Colors
Classic Black, Classic White, Deep Red, Navy Blue
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Sony Xperia tipo does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
Yes, the Sony Xperia tipo supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The Sony Xperia tipo SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the Sony Xperia tipo has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Sony Xperia tipo ships with Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich).
The Sony Xperia tipo uses microUSB 2.0.
The Sony Xperia tipo supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The Sony Xperia tipo has 2.1, A2DP, EDR.
