Sony Announces Xperia Tipo and Xperia Tipo dual low-cost Android smartphones

Sony has finally announced the Xperia Tipo, earlier codenamed as ‘Tapioca’. The Xperia tipo is basically an entry-level Android smartphone, which is ideal mostly for first-time smartphone users. Offered in single and dual-SIM (Sony Xperia Tipo dual) variants, the Sony Xperia tipo looks to be the ideal entry-level Android-powered smartphone.

Product Specifications

Dimensions: 103 x 57 x 13 mm

Weight: 99.4 g
Display: 3.2-inch HVGA (320×480), scratch-resistant mineral glass
CPU: 800MHz single-core Qualcomm processor
Operating System: Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich
RAM: 512MB
Internal Storage: 2.5GB
External Memory: microSD, expandable up to 32 GB
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot
GPS: Yes, with A-GPS support
Camera: 3.2-megapixel primary camera
Battery: Standard Li-Ion 1,500mAh
Stand-by time: Up to 470h (2G)/ 545h (3G)
Talk time: Up to 5h (2G)/ 4.5h (3G)

If you’re looking to get your hands on this affordable handset, Sony will launch the Sony Xperia Tipo and Xperia tipo dual globally in Q3 2012. As of now, we have no idea about the expected price-range of the handset but what we know for sure is that it will be in the lower price-range.