Sony Xperia tipo Price in South Africa
Expected Retail Price
ZAR1260
Price of Sony Xperia tipo in South Africa as of Mar 2026.
Key Features:
Brand: SONY
3.2″ display
Snapdragon S1 chipset
3.15 MP primary camera
Detailed Specifications
Also known as Sony Tapioca, Sony ST21i, Sony ST21a
- Network
Technology: GSM / HSPA - Launch
Announced: 2012, June. Released 2012, August
Status: Discontinued - Body
Dimensions: 103 x 57 x 13 mm (4.06 x 2.24 x 0.51 in)
Weight: 99.4 g (3.49 oz)
SIM: Mini-SIM - Display
Type: TFT, 256K colors
Size: 3.2 inches, 30.5 cm2 (~51.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
Protection: Scratch-resistant glass - Platform
OS: Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM7225AA Snapdragon S1
CPU: 800 MHz Cortex-A5
GPU: Adreno 200 - Memory
Card slot: microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Internal: 2.9GB (2.5GB user available), 512MB RAM - Main Camera
Single: 3.15 MP
Video: 480p - Selfie camera
: No - Sound
Loudspeaker : Yes
3.5mm jack : Yes - Comms
WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth: 2.1, A2DP, EDR
Positioning: GPS, A-GPS
Radio: Stereo FM radio, RDS
USB: microUSB 2.0 - Features
Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity
: MP4/H.264/WMV player
MP3/WMA/WAV/eAAC+ player
Organizer
Document viewer
Voice memo/dial
Predictive text input - Battery
Type: Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Stand-by: Up to 470 h (2G) / Up to 545 h (3G)
Talk time: Up to 5 h (2G) / Up to 4 h 30 min (3G)
Music play: Up to 30 h - Misc
Colors: Classic Black, Classic White, Deep Red, Navy Blue
SAR: 1.37 W/kg (head) 0.74 W/kg (body)
SAR EU: 1.62 W/kg (head) 1.30 W/kg (body)
Price: About 80 EUR - Tests
Display: Contrast ratio: 751:1 (nominal) / 1.166:1 (sunlight) Loudspeaker: Voice 65dB / Noise 61dB / Ring 71dB Audio quality: Noise -75.9dB / Crosstalk -79.1dB Frequently Asked Questions
The Sony Xperia tipo was officially Released 2012, August.The starting retail price for the Sony Xperia tipo in South Africa is currently za ZAR1260.It features a vibrant 3.2" display outputting a resolution of 320x480 pixels.The primary shooter is a 3 megapixel setup, capable of recording video at 480p quality.The device is powered by a reliable 1500 mAh Li-Ion battery to keep you connected all day.
