Other characteristics include a 3.5-inch screen with HVGA resolution, a 3-megapixel camera, an 800 MHz processor, and support for memory cards.
Design
The compact phone has the following dimensions: 103x57x13 mm, weight 99.4 g. As you can see, the dimensions are moderate, this model will be convenient for a wide range of users. It is small and fits easily into any pocket.
There are two color options to choose from: black or grey. In any case, the body will be made of simple matte plastic. The solution is practical, since such a smartphone is not scratched, does not get dirty, and can be used without a case without fear for the safety of the surface.
The front surface received smooth shapes. Here you can see how a single part with a screen and buttons is enclosed in a black frame, and at the bottom a small smooth bevel is formed, where there is the inscription Xperia.
There is a speaker at the front; under the screen there is a block of three touch keys, which are equipped with backlight and a vibration response that is triggered when pressed; it can be turned off.
At the top right side there is a 3.5 mm headphone hole. The screen lock key is located to the left. It is very small, with a barely noticeable protrusion, and it is inconvenient to feel it blindly.
The microUSB connector is located at the bottom left side.
On the right you can see the volume rocker; it is long, but thin, with a small stroke. Just below it there is a separate button for managing SIM cards. Even lower on this side is the strap mount.
There is a recess at the bottom that will help you remove back panel, and a microphone.
At the back there is a 3-megapixel camera lens and a speaker hole. As you can see, the shapes are very simple, there is nothing to catch the eye.
There is a battery inside, and there is also space for a card. microSD memory and standard size SIM cards.
The assembly is of high quality, the removable part does not creak or play, all other parts of the case are also well made, no complaints.
Screen
The display diagonal is 3.2 inches, resolution 320x480 pixels, up to 262 thousand colors are displayed. Only manual adjustment of the brightness level is possible; there is no automatic adjustment in its usual sense.
On the street the behavior is normal, the picture goes blind under the bright sun, but in normal lighting everything is fine.
The capacitive sensor detects up to 5 simultaneous touches, sensitivity is good. The screen is of normal quality for an inexpensive phone; we can note the small viewing angles of this model.
Filling
The smartphone runs under the operating system Android systems 4.0.4. The smartphone has a single-core processor with a frequency of 800 MHz Qualcomm MSM7225a, an Adreno 200 graphics accelerator and 512 MB of RAM. In addition, it offers 4 GB of internal memory, of which 2 GB remains for the user, and a slot for a memory card up to 32 GB inclusive.
The performance results are visible in the screenshots, the operating speed is normal. The device is not the best in its class, but there are no complaints about it either, the usual indicators for this level.
Menu
At the top of the screen there is a service line, which displays the time, battery charge, and signal reception level indicator. They also display active connections and other data. By clicking on it, you can find out in more detail what programs were downloaded, what messages and letters were received, or what files were received via Bluetooth.
Both preinstalled images or wallpapers from Sony, as well as your favorite pictures, are used as design elements. There are seven different colored menu themes available. In addition, shortcuts and folders are placed on the desktop.
There are also widgets, they can also be added to the desktop. They are selected from a vertical list that scrolls quickly. There are five desktops available, their number does not change. At the same time, an interesting function works: you can swipe two fingers from different angles, all desktops will be reduced and displayed on one screen. There are 5 icons at the bottom of the screen. These are multimedia, messages, menu entry, contacts and dialing. If you click on a folder, for example, with media data, an additional menu will pop up with those applications that are in this category. The task manager is called up by holding the center key.
When the screen is locked, the display shows the date and time. To unlock the screen, you need to swipe your finger along from left to right. If you do it the other way around, it will turn on silent mode, as indicated by the additional icon. Can display here Additional Information about unattended events.
The smartphone menu consists of several work zones, initially there are three. If you install additional applications, then over time there will be more such areas. There are 12 icons on the screen translucent background, under which you can see the wallpaper installed on the main screen. Icons can be arranged in a way that is convenient for the user. There is also sorting by several criteria: alphabetically, frequently used, recently installed.
Phone book
The smartphone provides a convenient assistant for importing contacts both from the SIM card and from accounts. Facebook posts and Google, they are displayed in a single list. Created backup copy list of numbers onto a memory card, the data can later be restored. Sorting by first and last name works.
Many fields are created for a new contact. This Various types telephone numbers, addresses Email, means of quick communication (AIM, ICQ, Gtalk, Skype and others), residential addresses and others (nickname, note, Internet call).
The smartphone has a list of letters of the alphabet located on the right side of the screen. If you press your finger on this line and move it down or up, a letter pops up on the screen - a kind of quick search, which helps in cases where the phone has several hundred or even thousands of contacts. The search works by the first letters of the contact name for both language layouts.
There is a menu of favorite numbers where you can add the most popular contacts. A quick menu is available: you need to click on the icon with the contact photo, after which you can call, send a message via SMS or email, or view data on Facebook.
Call log
You can access the call log directly from the phone book, it is highlighted separate tab. There, a single list contains dialed numbers, received and missed calls; for clarity, they are marked with icons of different colors. The call history for each SIM card is displayed separately. By clicking on a line, you can delete a number from the call log, add it to a contact, or perform some other actions. By selecting a number from the list, detailed information about the call will be displayed.
When viewing call history, you can not only make phone conversation with the selected subscriber, but also send him an SMS or email from this list, without going to another menu. Dialing is carried out using a convenient virtual keyboard. Works automatic search numbers that match the numbers. The menu sets the SIM card to perform default actions. The ringtone is customized for each of them individually, this is convenient, and this useful feature Not all smartphones have two cards. The phone has one radio module, so you cannot talk on both SIMs at the same time.
Messages
For SMS and MMS there is a shared folder, where received messages go. When sending, adding various objects to the SMS can automatically convert it into an MMS. Messages are grouped by recipient into a correspondence feed. When dialing a subscriber's number, the phone displays a list of matching numbers in alternating numbers.
While typing, a small field reserved for characters will be displayed. The longer the message, the more the space allocated for the character set increases. The device can copy, cut and paste text. A convenient cursor is used for navigation, which helps to correct typos and highlight the necessary sections of text.
Smart text input is available, where word correction and auto-completion systems help you type text, allowing you to avoid wasting time correcting errors. Possible options words are shown as a separate line above the keyboard. Copying and pasting of fragments is supported. Sony provides fast text input similar to Swype.
To work with email, automatic setup starts mailbox(unless it's Gmail, which connects immediately after the email address was entered during the initial activation of the phone). It includes entering basic information (login, password). The phone understands perfectly different encodings, supports downloading attachments in familiar formats.
Attached to the new letter various files from the device memory. Both the text copy function and automatic check mailbox (the interval is set manually). The device simultaneously runs two applications – Gmail and Email. The only difference is that in the first, mail comes only from the gmail.com server, while the second application works with any mail storage.
Camera
The smartphone uses a simple 3-megapixel module. There is no separate button, so the application is launched either from the lock screen or from the menu. The interface is designed not only for landscape, but also for portrait mode. The screen displays auxiliary icons that make it easier to set up photography modes and conditions.
In the upper left corner there is a settings mode, at the bottom the flash is turned off. At the top right is a lever for switching between photos and videos, then there is a shutter button. Even lower is a stack of icons that show thumbnails of recent photos. If you click on it, you can go to the gallery.
Various options are available:
Photo resolution: 3M (2048x1536), 2M 4:3 (1632x1224), 2M 16:9 (1920x1080 pixels).
Shooting conditions: normal, night shooting, beach, sports.
Exposure number.
Timer: 2.10 seconds.
White balance: auto, indoor lighting, fluorescent, daylight, cloudy.
Measurement: in the center, average level, dot.
Geotags.
Shooting method: screen button, touch shooting.
Shutter sound.
Storage.
The quality of the shooting can be assessed in the examples below, nothing outstanding, the smartphone does not take pictures well.
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Forget about dual SIM PHONES - dual SIM SMARTPHONES in the budget category today they are not much more expensive than their “brainless” counterparts, but they provide a fundamentally different level of convenience and capabilities for the user! One of the typical examples is Sony Xperia Tipo
Processor – single-core Qualcomm MSM7225A, 800 MHz, Adreno 200 video accelerator
RAM - 512 MB
Built-in memory - 2 GB + microSD
Screen - 3.2 inches, TFT 320x480, capacitive, multi-touch
Camera – 3.2 MP, without autofocus, without flash, video recording 640x480
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS
Battery - 1500 mAh, removable
Dimensions - 54x103x13 mm, 99 g
Xperia Tipo– small, but quite thick. Even, it would be more correct to say - already unusually fat relative to everyone latest models Xperia line. The thickness of the device is 13 mm, which is quite a lot by today’s standards, and visually it looks even thicker than it actually is!
The shape of the Tipo case, if you put it with the display up, is a kind of “square plate”: all its edges are smooth and sloping. Because of this, it is difficult to squeeze the phone in a dry palm: if you grab it a little tighter, it tends to slip out of the grip and turn its edge towards the owner... In general, before buying, it is advisable to turn it in your hands in a communication store and make sure that the device will be comfortable for you .
On the front panel there are standard touch control keys, backlit in white. Unfortunately, they go out in idle mode and it is impossible to force their constant backlighting. There is no dynamic backlighting, which is available on many recent Xperias. There is also no front camera - a tribute to budget!
The display frame and back cover are plastic, in the test unit they were painted to look like silver metal (black, red and blue colors are also available). Under the “sandwich” cover there are two slots for SIM cards - to remove the top one there is a cutout for your finger, and to remove the bottom one there is a convenient slide that slides out when you pull the lever! It is impossible to remove the cards “hot” without removing the battery, and in general, installing and removing them is an unpleasant process. Due to the compact size of the phone, its design makes it somewhat difficult to work with cards - tweezers will be harmless to remove them (this does not mean that you can’t do without them, of course!), and if one of the cards is a cut-off micro-SIM in an adapter, then inserting it will require and quite a feat!
Under the battery there is a slot for a memory card - absolutely necessary, because the Tipo has almost no memory of its own - only 2 GB.
On the top edge there is a power button under the index finger, on the right there is volume and a separate button for switching the card active for calling. On the left side there is a microUSB connector.
This main feature Tipo, because the phone is interesting primarily because of its two SIM cards.
Everything is implemented quite simply. Contacts are imported from SIM cards into a single general alphabetical list - there are no labels as to which SIM card a particular contact belongs to. A separate key switches the card active for calling with short presses (for receiving, of course, both work simultaneously) – active card also identified by the highlighted icon in the top information line.
When selecting a contact from the phone book (or entering a number from the keyboard), you can immediately click on the green tube and call from active SIM card, or before that change the card by pressing the button on the side.
Settings allow you to select a card for data transfer, as well as assign each card a different name (for example, “Work” and “Personal”)
Typical "quad-Android" interface. I no longer have the strength to tell the same thing about him in every review, because there are probably no more people unfamiliar with him for a long time.
Messages
Two individual applications– for Gmail and other email services
Calculator, alarm clock, calendar/planner
Radio
In the lower right corner of the radio application window there is a button for quick calling and automatic launch of the proprietary TrackID service, which allows you to recognize melodies directly from the radio broadcast
On some smartphones Sony installs out of the box Chrome browser in addition to the standard one, but only the native browser was found on Tipo
The music player sounds good, but has a simplified interface compared to other Xperias and a reduced set of settings
Of the popular formats, the video player can only handle MP4, so it’s better to install a third-party player to watch movies and videos. At the same time, the sound volume through the built-in speaker is extremely high
The gallery is a standard Android one, while on most of Tipo’s “colleagues” the model year Sony already pre-installed its own branded gallery
Are the camera parameters up to standards of approximately five years ago? - 3.2 megapixels without autofocus, without flash, and with video recording at VGA resolution (640x480) really looked good in 2007...? Today, similar parameters are suitable for the front auxiliary camera, which Tipo, however, lacks...
As a result, we have very mediocre quality shooting with minimalistic settings, which, however, is justified at an affordable price and the dual-SIM nature of the device. Not everyone is a fan of mobile photography, and in this case, a modest camera will just help them save money when buying a smartphone.
The characteristics of the phone are very modest - you shouldn’t expect high performance from it and it is not positioned as a powerful device. First of all, it is a dual-SIM device, and then a smartphone.
When communicating with Tipo, be prepared to leave the rush - the phone is somewhat thoughtful in launching programs, leisurely rotating the image on the screen, etc. But if you did not initially confuse it with a dual-core processor, are aware of the possibilities of its configuration and do not require records, then it will not be difficult to make friends with it.
The device has a medium-capacity battery – 1500 mAh. These, as a rule, do not last long on one SIM card, but here there are two of them! However, due to not the most productive hardware and a small low-resolution display, the Tipo consumes energy quite economically - it’s a piece of cake for it to last two days!
Charge the battery to 100%, reboot the device to clear the memory of clogging programs, turn off everything wireless interfaces, except cellular communications, set the screen brightness and volume to maximum. We launch a movie in MP4 format, lasting 1 hour 23 minutes and weighing 1.45 GB. After finishing the movie, we look at the remaining battery charge using the visual and free “Battery” utility from Google Play: 84% balance is a very good result!
A processor with a frequency of 800 MHz for a smartphone is, of course, not enough today... And a 3.2 megapixel camera without autofocus is unpleasantly surprising at the end of 2012... However, with all this, Tipo is certainly a smartphone with all the capabilities of a smartphone from the Internet to navigation, while being long-lasting on a single charge, dual-SIM and, importantly, extremely compact. The sum of these characteristics, in light of the average cost of 6,000 rubles, will clearly easily form a grateful audience for the new gadget.
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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 Dual models everything has 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, and durability play an important role. battery life and other characteristics.
In this article, the reader will be able to familiarize himself in detail with such a device as Sony smartphone Xperia Tipo. Though this model appeared on sale four years ago, but it is still of interest to a certain category of users.
So let's start reviewing the debut Sony models ST21i2 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.
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 popular topic reviews. They focused on large quantities benefits.
Success came almost immediately after the start of sales. The undeniable advantages of the model are 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.
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 slots and memory cards directly under the battery. Although this is a minor drawback, it can still cause inconvenience to the user.
The front panel has standard set 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.
Before we dive into the description Tipo smartphone, let's look at the main characteristics.
What image will please buyer Sony Xperia Tipo Dual? 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 line budget segment. You shouldn't have any high expectations for him. The image will be little different from push-button models phones.
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.
An important indicator 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.
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 phone book per subscriber. An acceptable photo is obtained if you take it in fairly good lighting and at close range. Another disadvantage is the lack front camera, so making video calls will be extremely inconvenient using the rear one.
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 complex tasks the device cannot do it.
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. Files operating system About half are already occupied. 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.
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”.
Speed, practicality, functionality.
2 years ago
Price, supports all messengers, compact
2 years ago
1. Indestructibility. 2. Autonomy. 3. Compactness. 4. Equipment.
2 years ago
I like the Sony brand itself, the menu too, it’s easy to use
3 years ago
Unsurpassed compactness. Nowadays, holding a smartphone with one hand and playfully reaching with your thumb to any corner is a huge convenience and advantage! It fits in any, I emphasize, absolutely any pocket, so much so that you don’t even notice. - Reliable, durable, well-knit pebble! Not a 5-inch record that you're afraid of bending or putting down carelessly. Throwing it on the sofa is easy, dropping it by accident is not a pity, he withstood it more than once and showed himself to be a strong fellow. - Works stably if not overloaded. - A screen with good colors. And most importantly, the sensor responds very well. On a small keyboard and without a swipe, I type with my thumb, wow, comparable to large screens, and all thanks to the clarity and accuracy of the touch display. - The complete headset is much better
3 years ago
the price is just for homeless people like me, the assembly is great, so the phone is not short on durability, it fell on everything in the world and every time it remained intact, the sound is quite clear, a little hoarse, but it will still do, the battery holds up with a bang, at active use Wi-Fi or mobile Internet lives for at least 12 hours, easily the native launcher, specifically his appearance, never gets boring and makes me happy every day
4 years ago
Affordable price. +Incredibly durable body! +Charge lasts up to 7 days in standby mode - alarm clock - standby! Over the years up to 4.5-5 days. If used in active mode (VK, Insta, WhatsApp, conversations, etc.), it holds a charge for 2-2.5 days, after 2.5 years of use 1.5-2 days. +Sound quality +Excellent microphone +Indicator of messages (not only SMS, but also from VK!), missed calls, low voltage and battery charge. +High sensitivity +It turns off like a TV, which in my opinion is very cool;) +It’s alive in my hands (Read the comment, my phones die on the day of purchase, but here...I’m very happy with the purchase!) +The backlight is not Not only the screen, but also the buttons are lovely. + Easy to handle MMOs played with GooglePlay (If the games are completely modern and crappy sophisticated, then it won’t work here) + Access
5 years ago
Excellent dialer, small, convenient, they don’t make them like that anymore...
5 years ago
1. Good compact phone 2. Works fine 3. Dropped it more than once and everything is fine (tfu-tfu) 4. Network reception is fine, I know that Sony’s more expensive models have a problem with poor connection reception, but this one catches everything fine
5 years ago
This smartphone cannot boast of an ultra camera or super power, but it is strong and has almost no lag with its 800 MH. The battery is also powerful enough, with 4 hours of wi-fi distribution it still had 40% charge left. But with its thickness it is easy to feel in your pocket
Camera and viewing angles
2 years ago
1. Stability of operation, even if lightly loaded, out... 2. Small, non-pont display. 3. Weak percentage and operatives are sorely lacking. 4. Camera. It's best not to run it.
2 years ago
The sensor, after 4 years of use, is buggy; in bad weather, dialing a number or simply rummaging through the phone is impossible, the buttons switch by themselves
3 years ago
Weak hardware, RAM is sorely lacking for full-fledged work (heavy browsers and sites are slow (Puffin helps out), oh modern games I’m silent, and it’s not necessary on such a screen). In the bright summer sun, the screen goes blind; something can only be distinguished at maximum brightness. The screen, if you hold it a little in the wind or frost, begins to live its own life. The sound is a four. The camera is a C grade with a slight minus. Shoot a schedule, a document with a small font, or a portrait with a landscape in the style of oil painting :)
3 years ago
The camera is soapy and is not suitable for photographing texts (however, if you tinker with the white balance and capture some street landscape, it will turn out quite picturesque: h) when using there are frequent stutters and small freezes (for me they turned out to be tolerable, but this is still a minus, that’s why I’m writing here) there’s not enough memory, including RAM, there are a couple of applications that cannot be deleted, and which I never use.. they irritate me with their existence in my comfortably equipped menu(
4 years ago
The camera really let us down. Soapy. - The convex green thing at the back, like a rhinestone, flew out of me on the very first day I put on the cover. - When you stand under a downpour or a snowstorm, the screen shakes. You have to wipe it with your sleeve very often. (Sorry to all technology lovers =D)
5 years ago
I used it for 2 years. Over the last six months, the car has started to glitch, more and more. I bought myself another smartphone... not Sony.
5 years ago
1. Camera - but not a fountain
5 years ago
Of course, in winter it’s better not to use it in the wind, the sensor starts acting up. And another disadvantage of this device is its processor. When on most Android smartphones they set from 1000 mgz to tipo only 800.
5 years ago
cannot be used if connected to charging.
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 to edit photos of all your people from the area. More memory for listening to the latest hits at the entrance. It is for such needs that when it comes to searching for a clear touchscreen smartphone for two sim cards Yes, Sony does not leave its own without options.
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 expect a riot of imagination in terms of design in the most budget model in the line it would be stupid, so no real 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. Below are three standard touch buttons call submenu, go 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 an inherited Sony Ericsson inherited green logo. On the left side it's boring Micro USB connector 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 back cover, it will become 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.
The baby Tipo runs on a single-core Qualcomm MSM7225AA processor with a frequency of 800 MHz and an Adreno 200 graphics core. Random access memory it has 512 MB. Pretty standard bundle for ultra Low End segment. Due to the small screen resolution, an inexperienced user (and this is the target audience this model) will not experience any special performance problems. Of course, if you install software in batches, and 2.5 gigabytes 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.
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An FM receiver will be a pleasant moment for many. Works as usual, only with headphones connected.
One of the main advantages Xperia Tipo Dual can be called Android versions 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. Home screens five. 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.
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 did not 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.
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 “sort of” 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 did high quality case, which is worth its weight in gold in such phones. At the same time, one of the latest versions OS, and in general it performs its phone functions efficiently. All these nuances will help the baby Tipo find its buyer.
