Sony Xperia Tipo Dual

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Last Updated: 20th December 2025

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Key Specs

Display 3.20-inch (320x480)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon S1
Front Camera No
Rear Camera 3.2MP
RAM 512MB
Storage 2.9GB
Battery Capacity 1500mAh
OS Android 4

Market Status Released

Release Date September 2012

Sony Xperia Tipo Dual Review

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
A sub Rs. 10,000 Android smartphone
Good music playback especially from the loudspeaker

Bad
Underwhelming camera

Sony is trying to make a comeback in the mobile space banking on its Android line-up after launching a handful of mid-range smartphones like the Xperia neo, Xperia U, Xperia P, Xperia Ion and Xperia sola. Now with the launch of the Sony Xperia tipo and Xperia tipo dual, the company is eyeing the entry level Android market, while also aiming to bring dual-SIM devices.In terms of specifications the only thing that sets apart the Xperia tipo from the Xperia tipo dual is that the latter has a dual-SIM slot. Also, Xperia tipo is available in a handful of colour options - black, white, red and blue, while users opting for the dual-SIM version will have to be content with just the black and white.

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Sony Xperia Tipo Dual Summary

Sony Xperia Tipo Dual mobile was launched in September 2012. The phone comes with a 3.20-inch touchscreen display offering a resolution of 320x480 pixels at a pixel density of 180 pixels per inch (ppi). Sony Xperia Tipo Dual is powered by an 800 MHz one-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7225AA) processor. It comes with 512MB of RAM. The Sony Xperia Tipo Dual runs Android 4 and is powered by a 1500mAh removable battery.

As far as the cameras are concerned, the Sony Xperia Tipo Dual on the rear packs 3.2-megapixel camera.

Sony Xperia Tipo Dual is based on Android 4 and packs 2.9GB of inbuilt storage that can be expanded via microSD card (up to 32GB). The Sony Xperia Tipo Dual is a dual-SIM (GSM and GSM) mobile that accepts Regular and Regular cards. The Sony Xperia Tipo Dual measures 103.00 x 57.00 x 13.00mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs 99.40 grams. It was launched in Serene black and Classic silver colours.

Connectivity options on the Sony Xperia Tipo Dual include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth v2.10, FM radio, and 3G. Sensors on the phone include accelerometer, proximity sensor, and compass/ magnetometer.

As of 20th December 2025, Sony Xperia Tipo Dual price in India starts at Rs. 10,000.

Sony Xperia Tipo Dual Full Specifications

General

Alternate names	Sony ST21i2, Sony ST21a2
Brand	Sony
Model	Xperia Tipo Dual
Price in India	₹10,000
Release date	September 2012
Form factor	Bar
Dimensions (mm)	103.00 x 57.00 x 13.00
Weight (g)	99.40
Battery capacity (mAh)	1500
Removable battery	Yes
Colours	Serene black, Classic silver

Display

Screen size (inches)	3.20
Touchscreen	Yes
Resolution	320x480 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)	180

Hardware

Processor	800 MHz one-core
Processor make	Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7225AA)
RAM	512MB
Internal storage	2.9GB
Expandable storage	Yes
Expandable storage type	microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)	32

Camera

Rear camera	3.2-megapixel
Front camera	No

Software

Operating system

Android 4

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Yes
GPS	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v 2.10
NFC	No
Infrared	No
USB OTG	No
Headphones	3.5mm
FM	Yes
Number of SIMs	2
Wi-Fi Direct	No
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)	No
SIM 1
SIM Type	Regular
GSM/CDMA	GSM
3G	Yes
4G/ LTE	No
Supports 4G in India (Band 40)	No
SIM 2
SIM Type	Regular
GSM/CDMA	GSM
3G	Yes
4G/ LTE	No
Supports 4G in India (Band 40)	No