Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i)
Side by side comparison between Apple iPad Air 2 vs Sony Ericsson Xperia mini devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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What's the better device? Apple iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB)
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13 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
Ambient light sensor |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB) | Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i) | |
Model | iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB) | Xperia mini (ST15i) |
Other model names | iPad Air 2 A1567 Cellular (4G LTE), iPad 6 | Sony Xperia mini ST15, Sony Ericsson Smultron |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | (Global, International) |
Brand | Apple | Sony Ericsson |
Release date | 10/24/2014, Announced: 10/16/2014 | 8/1/2011 |
Depth | 6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches) | 16 millimeters (0.63 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 169.5 x 240 millimeters (6.67 x 9.45 in) | 52 x 88 millimeters (2.05 x 3.46 in) |
Weight | 444 grams (15.54 ounces) | 99 grams (3.47 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB) | Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i) | |
Display type | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD | TFT LED-Backlit LCD |
Screen size | 9.7" inches | 3" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~58.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1536x2048 pixels (4:3) | 320x480 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 264 PPI | 192 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | Not supported | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB) | Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i) | |
System version | iOS 8.0 | Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread |
Firmware update | iPadOS 13 | Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB) | Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Apple A8X (20nm) | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 |
CPU | Triple-core, 1 processor: 3x 1.5GHz Typhoon (Triple-core) | Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core) |
GPU graphical controller | PowerVR GX6450 Rogue (8-core) | Qualcomm Adreno 205 |
Performance (benchmark) | Basemark X: 29753 | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB) | Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 512MB LPDDR |
Internal storage | 64GB (54GB available) | 1GB (320MB available) |
External storage | Not supported | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB) | Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 100/50 Mbps | 7.2/5.76 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) | Not supported |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB) | Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | HD (1280x720) |
Flash | Not supported | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | feature not registered |
Focal length | 31mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | feature not registered |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera | Not supported |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB) | Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 1.2 megapixels | Not supported |
Front camera resolution | 1280x960 pixels | Not supported |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | Not supported |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | feature not registered |
Focal length | 31mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB) | Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | Not supported |
Radio | Not supported | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, MOV | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+ |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB) | Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Proprietary TV-out | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 2.1 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB) | Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Not supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB) | Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500 |
Battery capacity | 7340 mAh | 1200 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 10 hours | 4.5 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | 320 hours (13.3 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB) | Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice recorder |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Not supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, Flash player |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold • Retina display • Oleophobic coating • AirDrop file sharing • iCloud service • iCloud Keychain • FaceTime HD | • Colors: Black, Pink, Blue, White • 2GB microSD included • Sony Ericsson UX platform • Sony Ericsson Timescape • Sony Ericsson PlayNow • Wi-Fi hotspot • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
iPad Air 2 (4G 64GB) | Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.78W/kg (head) |