Sony Xperia Tipo Blue, 2.5 GB
Detailed Review
Display
The provided display size may cause struggle in operating the phone. This device is furnished with a TFT LCD display. The Sony Xperia Tipo possesses a display of 8.13 cms; approximately 3.2 inches. You get Scratch-resistant, Handwriting Recognition, Gesture Support features in this phone in addition to the at par ones, enabling fine usability. This smartphone has a resolution of HVGA, 320x480 pixels to present. With the TFT LCD display of Sony Xperia Tipo, you get higher resolution without cutting on the battery life. This phone brings to you a 262 K colour display. The LCD display of this smartphone will impress you with its sharp picture quality.Battery
Under optimal settings, this phone manages to provide 545 hrs of standby time on 3G network. With the battery life of 4 hours of talk time, you might occasion to be a a little fastidious while multitasking with this device, especially on 3G network. The battery of this smartphone that offers 5 hours of talk time on 2G network might be a point of apprehension for heavy users. This device possesses the typical Li-Ion battery. On 2G network, this device manages to bids 470 hrs of standby time.Camera
Recording videos has as much pleasure as taking pictures with this smartphone, given its pixel resolution of Yes, 3.2 pixels and that it serves a recording mode of Yes, 640 x 480. The kind of pictures and videos your camera produces does not depend only on megapixels. Depending on the sensor quality and the smartphone's other applications; you are able to get surprisingly good photography results even with a Yes, 3.2 megapixels camera.General Features
Like most of the popular smartphones in the market, the Sony Xperia Tipo possesses a touch screen. You get at par accessories such as Handset, Battery, Charger, Headset, Data Cable, Screen Protector in the box, along with the Sony Xperia Tipo. The Sony Xperia Tipo weighing a meagre 99.4 g, is fashioned for long term usage without causing any inconvenience. With dimensions of 57x103x13, this smartphone comes pre-loaded with a number of boasts of. The Sony Xperia Tipo here boasts of a Blue body. If your smartphone is the lifeline of your business life, then Document Viewer, Pushmail (Exchange ActiveSync), NeoReader Barcode Scanner of the Sony Xperia Tipo will definitely simplify and order your professional activities.Connectivity
If you mostly use your device for standard purposes such as emailing, chatting, calling and messaging, then the 2G connectivity offered should meet requirements. If you want to avoid the extravagant charges levied by the 3G and 4G networks, the at par 2G network connectivity of this smartphone makes it a device made just for you. A higher network type have the flexibility to result in increased power consumption, and you occasion to reflect on this while making a decision. This phone is furnished with a Single Sim, GSM. The built-in GPS that constantly updates the device's instant location allows the user to keep up with the route while traveling. Whether it is about standard is credited with or advanced is credited with like Conference Call, Loudspeaker, this Sony Xperia Tipo smartphone is created with all such is credited with in it. On top of the mobile data, this device can in a like manner be connected to the internet via Wi-Fi. The smartphone audio needs are accommodated by the 3.5 mm headphone jack. This phone increases efficiency by acting like a dongle when on the tethering mode, which lets the data connection to be used by other remote systems such as laptops, tablets or other smartphone devices. The wireless connectivity of the built-in Bluetooth of this phone is a winner in a hectic lifestyle, as it allows for instant syncing with compatible devices for file sharing and hands-free communication.Memory
Many users find multimedia FM a refreshing change from their regular playlists. All your images, videos, music and books have the flexibility to easily be accommodated in the 32 GB extendable storage offered by this Sony Xperia Tipo; this entire space is available for storage unlike the pre-loaded internal storage. The Adreno 200 graphics in this Sony Xperia Tipo endows you to take joy in your favourite games on the device. The Sony Xperia Tipo is absolutely compatible with the microSD, which have the flexibility to help you enhance the internal storage of the device. Stay off graphic intensive games and applications and the lower internal RAM of this smartphone will be adequate. With the xLOUD Audio Filter Technology features of the Sony Xperia Tipo, you are able to feast your eyes on an audio delight with calling as well as with music. Only basic utilities are able to be satisfied with such a low internal memory.Performance
This device boasts of a Qualcomm Scorpion platform processor. The Sony Xperia Tipo possesses a platform that operates at GSM - 850, 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS - 2100 GHz. The Android v4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) operating system is responsible for the pleasurable performance of this device. Low processor frequency retains power but is not a exactly the best choice for multitasking. All the latest apps and trends will be available to you with the typical android operating system.Mr. Ajmera's Review (A business user)
My smartphone, no doubt, has to efficiently performs professional functions such as Document Viewer, Pushmail (Exchange ActiveSync), NeoReader Barcode Scanner, which Sony Xperia Tipo does well. A small device like this might neatly fit in my pockets, but that's all it can and nothing much with the cramped screen size of 3.2 inches. I more than often go for efficient devices like the as it present me with a robust call management; as I am hardly ever off my phone. Bluetooth in my smartphone is essential more for hands-free calling than file sharing. I am mostly traveling around and even if it is in known streets, I prefer having my GPS navigation guiding me along, in case of traffic or diversions.Mrs. Iyer's Review (A homemaker)
I hate typing messages on the Sony Xperia Tipo with its tiny keypad as I misspell a single word more than 3 times. Video recording is fun and lets me record all beautiful memories of birthday parties and the energy and excitement of a house party. A smartphone without a good camera is really not my choice, even if the Sony Xperia Tipo sports other excellent features and fairly makes up. I will need to delete or transfer photos every week if I choose this Sony Xperia Tipo with its small storage space. I always feel the more the better when it comes to smartphone storage and I would always chose the Sony Xperia Tipo with expandable memory against any other smartphones that are overpriced and overloaded with confusing features.Ishan's Review (A geek)
The 3.2 inch display may be quite decent for a smartphone but I don't like it for my reading or gaming purpose. Gaming is really a turn off on this 0.8 GHz smartphone; reading is still bearable. An internal RAM this low isn't capable of handling any level of multitasking or gaming. Smartphone storage with such low capacity even for basic apps and programs is really irrelevant. If you have gaming and ebook library as huge as mine, you can never say no to an extendable memory storage.Technical Specification
General Features | |
| Brand: | Sony |
| Handset Color: | Blue |
| Business Features: | Document Viewer , Pushmail (Exchange ActiveSync) , NeoReader Barcode Scanner |
| Keypad: | No |
| Form: | Bar |
| Call Features: | Conference Call , Loudspeaker |
| Model Name: | Xperia Tipo |
| Touch Screen: | Yes , Capacitive |
| SIM Type: | Single Sim , GSM |
| In the Box: | Handset , Battery , Charger , Headset , Data Cable , Screen Protector |
Multimedia | |
| Sound Enhancement: | xLOUD Audio Filter Technology |
| Video Player: | Yes , Supports MP4 , H.263 , H.264 , WMV , 3GPP |
| Ringtone: | MP3 |
| FM: | Yes |
| Music Player: | Yes , Supports MP3 , WAV , eAAC , MIDI |
Camera | |
| Video Recording: | Yes |
| Video Recording: | 640 x 480 |
| Video Recording Frames: | 30 fps |
| Other Camera Features: | Geo-tagging , Self Timer , Send to Web |
| Zoom: | Digital Zoom - 4x |
| Rear Camera: | 3.2 MP |
Internet & Connectivity | |
| Audio Jack: | 3.5 mm |
| Preinstalled Browser: | Android |
| Bluetooth: | Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes |
| Navigation Technology: | A-GPS , Google Maps |
| Wifi: | Yes , 802.11 b/g/n |
| Internet Features: | |
| EDGE: | Yes , 237 kbps |
| GPRS: | Yes , 86 kbps |
| Tethering: | USB , Wi-fi Hotspot |
| USB Connectivity: | Yes , micro USB , v2 |
| 3G: | Yes , 7.2 Mbps HSDPA , 5.76 Mbps HSUPA |
Other Features | |
| Sensors: | Proximity Sensor |
| Sensors: | Accelerometer |
| Phone Book Memory: | Yes |
| SMS Memory: | Yes |
| Call Memory: | Yes |
| Important Apps: | Facebook , Twitter , YouTube , Gmail , Google Voice Search , WhatsApp , Google Play , Instant Messaging |
| Additional Features: | Predictive Text Input , MMS Enabled , Google Sync , 3D Gaming , Audio Recording , Alarm , Flight Mode , Calculator , Calendar , Wallpaper Animation , Auto Rotate , Track ID Music Recognition , Voice Input |
Warranty | |
| Warranty Summary: | 1 year manufacturer warranty for Phone and 6 months warranty for in the box accessories |
Dimensions | |
| Weight: | 99.4 g |
| Size: | 57x103x13 mm |
Display | |
| Display Resolution: | HVGA |
| Display Resolution: | 320x480 Pixels |
| Other Display Features: | Scratch-resistant , Handwriting Recognition , Gesture Support |
| Display Type: | TFT LCD |
| Display Color: | 262 K |
| Display Size: | 3.2 inches |
Battery | |
| Talk Time (2G): | 5 hrs |
| Talk Time (3G): | 4 hrs |
| Standby Time (2G): | 470 hrs |
| Standby Time (3G): | 545 hrs |
| Battery Type: | Li-Ion |
| Capacity: | 1500 mAh |
Memory And Storage | |
| Expandable Memory Card Type: | microSD GB |
| Expandable Memory Capacity: | 32 GB |
| RAM: | 0.512 GB |
| Internal: | 2.5 GB |
Platform | |
| Operating Freq: | GSM - 850 |
| Operating Freq: | 900 , 1800 , 1900; UMTS - 2100 |
| User Interface: | Timescape |
| Graphics: | Adreno 200 |
| OS: | Android v4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) |
| Java: | Yes |
| Processor Frequency: | 0.8 GHz |
| Processor: | Qualcomm Scorpion |
Prachi's Review (A social butterfly)
The 3.2 inches display of the Sony Xperia Tipo was the first thing that grabbed my attention. I prefer texting over talking but this screen size is way too cramped to do that easily. It's not that amazing to own a smartphone with Yes, 3.2 MP camera resolution. There are cheaper options available that too with better camera resolution. I click hundreds of cool pics with my smartphone and don't think the pictures will be so cool with this phone. My smartphone should be doing more than messaging, browsing and emails and that too simultaneously. I feel 2G networks are not reliable when it comes to this. I like the GPS feature, especially for new locations and traffic updates. I don't worry charging when I can charge my phone with the laptop; I can even transfer files with this. The 2.5 GB internal storage is really very less. If it can't save all my files then what good is it.