Sony Xperia tipo dual (ST21i2) Review

The entry-level Android space has only recently become rife with excitement as the newer models are actually something worth considering. When Android first started out, the cheaper variants were nothing but horrid and you wouldn’t want to go anywhere near a handset that was priced under 10K. That’s not the case now. Phones like the HTC Explorer, Samsung Galaxy Pocket and Micromax’s A75 have proved that budget Android handsets need not necessarily mean a crappy experience. Sony has been missing from the scene in this segment for a while and only recently, announced two budget offerings – the Xperia tipo and tipo dual, the latter being a dual-SIM version. Let’s see how it fares against stiff competition. Design and Build The Xperia tipo dual isn’t winning any design awards but it’s not ugly either. The full plastic body feels sturdy and durable and we didn’t find any creaking parts anywhere. We got the silver variant, which covers the rear, sides and the little chin at the bottom with the ‘Xperia’ insignia on it. Sony uses a mineral glass for the front, which is scratch resistant but is still prone to fingerprints. The 3.2-inch TFT screen is accompanied by a row of three capacitive buttons beneath it.  The sides have the volume rocker and dedicated SIM switching button. The rear holds the 3MP camera and that’s pretty much it.

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