Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Wave Y vs Sony Ericsson Xperia mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/16/2012 2:55 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 11:21 AM

Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia mini X Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

2
MP

N/A

1200
mAh

(Removable)

14Points Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a) Compare Samsung Wave Y X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
LED

320x480

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

3 Advantages Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)	vs	14 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
+12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)30% Thinner	vs	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
+3.2"7% Larger screen	vs	3"
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
832MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Single-core26% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
150MB	vs	+1GB (320MB available)113% More internal storage for applications and files
102 grams (3.57 ounces)	vs	+99 grams (3.47 ounces)3% Lighter
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
180 PPI	vs	+192 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 5MP162% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+HD (1280x720)11 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3000 apps (Samsung Apps)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)1166 times More apps available to download and use
3G HSDPA	vs	+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

17 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

320x480 pixels

Only digital zoom

7.2 Mbps

Capacitive

Multitouch

+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Wave Y (GT-S5380)	Xperia mini (ST15a)
Other model names	Samsung Wave Young S5380, Samsung Wave538, Wave Y LaFleur	Sony Xperia mini ST15, Sony Ericsson Smultron
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
Brand	Samsung	Sony Ericsson
Release date	11/1/2011	8/1/2011
Depth	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
Size (width x height)	58.2 x 110 millimeters (2.29 x 4.33 in)	52 x 88 millimeters (2.05 x 3.46 in)
Weight	102 grams (3.57 ounces)	99 grams (3.47 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~47.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	180 PPI	192 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
System version	Bada 2.0	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Chipset	32bit	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 832MHz	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
RAM memory	feature not registered	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	150MB	1GB (320MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	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
	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240)	HD (1280x720)
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	feature not registered	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB454357VU	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6.7 hours	4.5 hours
Standby	570 hours (23.8 days)	320 hours (13.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	feature not registered	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, LaFleur edition • 2GB microSD included • Samsung ChatON • Wi-Fi Direct • Wi-Fi hotspot • Java framework	• 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
	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
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)