Sony Xperia Tipo

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 19 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

3
Average:

8
Bad:

8

Pros:

Great Design, Smooth UI, Dual SIM functionality, Good battery performance.
Good call quality, Capable loudspeaker
Android 4.0, Impressive battery life, Great design

Cons:

Mediocre camera, Lacklustre video playback
Subpar camera quality

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Last revision on June 18, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Great Design, Smooth UI, Dual SIM functionality, Good battery performance
Good call quality, Capable loudspeaker
Android 4.0, Impressive battery life, Great design

Reviewers Didn't Like

Mediocre camera, Lacklustre video playback
Subpar camera quality
Poor camera, Small screen, Occasional slowdown

Expert reviews and ratings

The Sony Xperia Tipo is Sony's latest Android phone that has a small price to match its dinky dimensions. However, unlike a lot of other budget handsets we've seen lately, it doesn't rely on the older 2.3 version of Android, but instead comes loaded...

By Trusted Reviews on November 07, 2012

Since this is a dual-SIM dual standby device, the tipo dual offers extensive SIM management settings. You can assign a particular SIM for voice, data, or messaging, or choose a default SIM. If you travel a lot and use two operators to avoid roaming,...

By TechTree on October 29, 2012

Sony has priced the Xperia tipo dual at Rs.10,500, while the single SIM version retails for a grand less. Looking at just Tier 1 brands, the tipo dual is the best dual-SIM Android option at this price point, although we feel it's still a bit expensive....

By FirstPost on October 10, 2012

The Sony Xperia Tipo does a lot right, from its solid battery life to its responsive and smooth performance. It's not perfect though - the screen is small and low resolution and the camera won't be winning any awards. Given the price tag of around £100...

By TechRadar on September 07, 2012

Buying guide 20 best mobile phones in the world today We were fairly impressed with the Sony Xperia Tipo. Barring the occasional slowdown or judder you wouldn't know it had such modest specs. It's generally fast and responsive, it's got solid battery...

By TechRadar AU on September 07, 2012

The Sony Xperia tipo is a very decent foray in the world of entry level Androids. It has the performance and stability of Android Ice Cream Sandwich going for it, as well as a pleasant to hold, and comfortable to operate with one hand chubby chassis...

By Phone Arena on September 04, 2012

The Sony Xperia tipo has good sound output and might therefore appeal to music fans. But the fact that it runs Android 4.0 isn't such a big hook as to make me blind to a number of features that clearly mark this handset as one suited to its price....

By IT Pro Portal on August 30, 2012

The Sony Xperia Tipo is good value at a tad over 100 quid – it’s one of the cheapest phones to run on Ice Cream Sandwich too. The performance is good, especially considering the processor, and the camera is basic but produces decent-enough Facebook...

By 3G UK on August 28, 2012

How about the Motorola Defy Mini with its water and dust resistant credentials, or the Samsung Galaxy Y, or the rather nice Huawei Ascend G300? HTC's lowest cost handset, the Desire C is closer to £200, but then that's Android 4.0 so what do you...

By Know Your Mobile on August 24, 2012

The Sony Xperia Tipo delivers Android Ice Cream Sandwich to people on a tight budget. Sadly, so many bugs and glitches make this phone dismally unreliable. What's more, the screen, camera and build quality are poor. Even at this budget price, there...

By CNET UK on August 23, 2012

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