Xperia tipo dual

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XTST21DSBLK

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Get all the fun features and ease of use of the Xperia™ tipo smartphone plus the convenience and power of dual SIM card capability perfect for traveling abroad. Powered by the Android™ platform.

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Smart made simple.

Introducing a hassle-free Andriod^™ smartphone. Designed to be easy to use, it's not difficult to get the most out of your Xperia^™ smartphone – whether browsing the web, getting directions, sharing fun photos or downloading helpful apps.

Dual SIM card capability.

Switch between SIM cards anytime you like with a simple press to the dedicated hardware key. Perfect for keeping your work time and leisure time separate, it's also great for traveling abroad. Both SIM cards can even be individually customized with different ringtone and notification sounds.

Make life easy.

Xperia tipo dual is super simple to use. All the latest apps and newest music are a quick click away from home screen. And since it runs on the latest Android platform, web browsing is faster and easier, too.

Get started faster.

Open the box. Turn on your tipo dual. Now relax. Follow the simple guide to start getting emails on your phone, link up with Facebook^®, and transfer contacts from your previous phone.

Stay in touch longer.

Catch up with family on the phone or have an all-night Facebook chat session. A longer battery life means you'll never miss that important call or learning about a funny status update the moment it happens again.

Made to accommodate two separate SIM cards, the Xperia tipo dual smartphone is perfect for the world traveler or anyone who wants one phone for both work and leisure¹. Easily switch between the two SIM cards just by pressing the dedicated button, and customize each SIM card with different ringtones and notifications to keep things clear. The Xperia tipo is easy to use right out of the box, with all your apps, music, photos and more just a click away. Follow the guide to set up accounts like Google™ and Facebook®, transfer contacts from your previous phone—then get ready for action. Browsing the web and viewing pictures is easy on the 3.2" capacitive touchscreen. An on-screen QWERTY keyboard makes typing and texting a cinch. And with a long-lasting battery life, you'll have plenty of time for chatting or updating your profile. If you're worried about driving up data costs, you can relax. Xperia tipo DS features a data usage app that lets you determine how much data you want to use, set limits and manage your costs.

Sony unlocked phones are compatible with any GSM network carrier—AT&T and T-Mobile services.

Made for 2 SIM cards

Switch between SIM cards anytime with a simple press on the dedicated hardware key. Perfect when youwant to keep your work and leisure time apart, or while travelling abroad. You can also customize each SIM card separately with different ringtones and notifications¹.

Made to control your costs

Worried about data costs? Don’t be. The Xperia™ tipo has a data usage app that allows you to determine how you want to use data to surf, chat or game online. It helps manage your costs, so you don’t spend more than you want to.

About unlocked Xperia smartphones:

In general, the term “unlocked” refers to a smartphone that has not been customized or restricted (“locked”) to any one specific carrier.
For example, an unlocked Xperia smartphone in the United States; Can be used with the GSM network service provider of your choice. Cannot be used with a CDMA network service provider. Does not come with a SIM card. You must provide a SIM card from your selected service provider. NOTE: GSM networks include such service providers as AT&T and T-Mobile. CDMA networks include such service providers as Verizon and Sprint. Contact your service provider if you are not sure of the wireless network technology they offer.

Made to make life easy

Xperia™ tipo is so easy to use. The latest apps and music are just a click away from your home screen.

Music Unlimited

Millions and millions of songs on demand from Music Unlimited. Listen offline and with no annoying ads. Enjoy dozens of preset channels, or create your own. Get the most from your music with Music Unlimited.

Made to get you started

Buy the phone. Open the box. Switch on. Relax. Simply follow the guide to set up your accounts, such as Google™ and Facebook®, and transfer contacts from your phone.

Made to stay in touch –longer

Chat on the phone or have an all-night Facebook® session, longer. Long battery life means you won’t miss that important call – or funny status update again.

Product Specifications

Camera

Digital Optical Zoom : 4X
Enhanced Functionality : Geotagging; Self-timer; Send to web; Touch capture
Front-facing Camera : No
Image Capture Supported Format : JPEG
Image Playback Supported Format : BMP, GIF, JPEG, PNG, WBMP
Primary Camera : 3.2 megapixel camera

Data Transfer Rates

Data Transfer Rates : GSM GPRS, up to 86 kbps (download and upload); GSM EDGE, up to 237 kbps (download and upload); UMTS HSDPA cat 8 (download), up to 7.2 Mbps

Entertainment

Enhanced Entertainment : Sony Entertainment; Music Unlimited; Video Unlimited Network; PlayNow™ service*; Motion gaming; Video streaming
Internet-based : Google Play™; Google™ search*; Google Voice™ Search*; Google Maps™ for Mobile with Street view and Latitude™*; Web browser (WebKit™)

Networks

Cellular and Wireless : UMTS HSPA 850 (Band V), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I); GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900

Video

Playback/Record Supported Format : 3GPP, MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV
Video Recording : Yes

Apps/ Software

Pre-loaded : Google Mail™; Google Talk™ application; NeoReader™ barcode scanner; Xperia™ Timescape™; Xperia™ with Facebook™; YouTube™

Carrier/ Unlocked

Dual-SIM capable : Yes
Pre-paid SIMs available : Yes
Unlocked : Yes

Device Size and Weight

Product Dimensions : 3.4 x 2.2 x 0.4 inches
Weight : 3.5 ounces

Inputs and Outputs

USB Port(s) : USB High speed 2.0 and MicroUSB support
3.5mm Audio (Headphone) Jack : Yes

Power/Battery

Music Listening Time : Up to 36 hours and 30 min.
Standby Time : Up to 350 hours (GSM+GSM); Up to 360 hours (UMTS+GSM)
Talk Time : Up to 5 hours (GSM); Up to 6 hours (UMTS)
Video Playback Time : Up to 8 hours

Audio

Audio Enhancements : Walkman™ app; Radio (FM radio with RDS); Manual equalizer; TrackID™ music recognition
Playback Supported Formats : MP3, 3GPP, MP4, SMF, WAV, OTA, OGG
Recording Supported formats : 3GPP, MP4, AMR
xLOUD Experience : Yes, Sony audio filter technology

Connectivity & Communication

Bluetooth Technology : Yes
General : USB High speed 2.0 support; USB mass storage; Wi-Fi®; Wi-Fi® Hotspot functionalityMedia Go™; Media Transfer Protocol support; Micro USB support; Native USB tethering; PC Companion; Synchronisation via Facebook™; Synchronisation via Google™; Synchronisation via Exchange; ActiveSync®; Synchronisation via SyncML™
Location : aGPS
NFC Capable : No
Noise Suppression : No
Wireless LAN : Yes

Display

Construction : Scratch-resistant, shatter proof sheet on acrylic glass
Resolution/ Color Spec : 320x480; 262,000 colors TFT
Size : 3.2 inches
Touchscreen : Capacitive touchscreen with on-screen QWERTY keyboard On-screen 12-key keyboard Auto rotate Gesture input