Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a) vs HTC Desire 300

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro vs HTC Desire 300 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/14/2014 8:10 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 11:22 AM

Compare HTC Desire 300 X Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
LED

320x480

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

12Points HTC Desire 300 Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Desire 300

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!

7 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	vs	12 Advantages HTC Desire 300
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT Super LCD
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+HD (1280x720)140% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	WVGA (800x480)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Dual-core20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB (400MB available)	vs	+4GB (1.78GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
136 grams (4.76 ounces)	vs	+120 grams (4.2 ounces)13% Lighter
18 millimeters (0.71 inches)	vs	+10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)78% Thinner
320x480 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels150% Higher resolution screen
192 PPI	vs	+217 PPI13% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"	vs	+4.3"43% Larger screen
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
1200 mAh	vs	+1650 mAh38% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

18 Common items in both devices

512MB LPDDR / 512MB

16 million

(back) 5MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

(front) 0.3MP

3G HSUPA

+11 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	HTC Desire 300
Change model
Model	Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	Desire 300
Other model names	Sony Xperia mini Pro SK17, Sony Ericsson Mango	HTC Desire 300 301e, HTC Desire 300 301s, HTC Z3
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony Ericsson	HTC
Release date	8/9/2011	11/1/2013
Depth	18 millimeters (0.71 inches)	10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)	53 x 92 millimeters (2.09 x 3.62 in)	66.2 x 131.8 millimeters (2.61 x 5.19 in)
Weight	136 grams (4.76 ounces)	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	HTC Desire 300
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT Super LCD
Screen size	3" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55% (screen-to-body ratio)	~60.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	192 PPI	217 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	HTC Desire 300
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	HTC Desire 300
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8225
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	Qualcomm Adreno 203
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	HTC Desire 300
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	512MB
Internal storage	1GB (400MB available)	4GB (1.78GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	HTC Desire 300
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 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 850/1900/2100	UMTS 301s: 850/2100 - 301e: 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	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
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	HTC Desire 300
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720)	WVGA (800x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.8 (aperture)
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	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	HTC Desire 300
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	VGA (640x480)
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
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	HTC Desire 300
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	HTC Desire 300
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	HTC Desire 300
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	HTC Desire 300
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1650 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5.4 hours	11 hours
Standby	340 hours (14.2 days)	625 hours (26 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	HTC Desire 300
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, 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	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Turquoise • 2GB microSD included • Sony Ericsson Timescape • Sony Ericsson UX platform • Sony Ericsson PlayNow • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • HTC Sense UI 5.0 • HTC BlinkFeed • HTC BoomSound • 25GB Dropbox • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	HTC Desire 300
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.78W/kg (head)	feature not registered