Alcatel OT-991 (Single-sim) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)

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Side by side comparison between Alcatel OT-991 vs Sony Ericsson Xperia mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/13/2013 8:09 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 11:21 AM

Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia mini X Alcatel OT-991 (Single-sim) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

14Points Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a) Compare Alcatel OT-991 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!

6 Advantages Alcatel OT-991 (Single-sim)	vs	14 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
+10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)48% Thinner	vs	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
+4"33% Larger screen	vs	3"
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+1500 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1200 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
800MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Single-core31% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB	vs	+512MB LPDDR100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (150MB available)	vs	+1GB (320MB available)113% More internal storage for applications and files
131 grams (4.59 ounces)	vs	+99 grams (3.47 ounces)32% Lighter
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
144 PPI	vs	+192 PPI33% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
VGA (720x480)	vs	+HD (1280x720)167% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer
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	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

320x480 pixels

LED flash

Only digital zoom

7.2 Mbps

Capacitive

Multitouch

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Alcatel OT-991 (Single-sim)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	OT-991 (Single-sim)	Xperia mini (ST15a)
Other model names	Alcatel One Touch 991, Alcatel 991	Sony Xperia mini ST15, Sony Ericsson Smultron
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
Brand	Alcatel	Sony Ericsson
Release date	6/1/2012	8/1/2011
Depth	10.8 millimeters (0.43 inches)	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
Size (width x height)	68 x 122 millimeters (2.68 x 4.8 in)	52 x 88 millimeters (2.05 x 3.46 in)
Weight	131 grams (4.59 ounces)	99 grams (3.47 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Alcatel OT-991 (Single-sim)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	4" inches	3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~57.4% (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)	144 PPI	192 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	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
	Alcatel OT-991 (Single-sim)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
System version	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	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
	Alcatel OT-991 (Single-sim)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6573	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM11 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX531	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Alcatel OT-991 (Single-sim)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
RAM memory	256MB	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	512MB (150MB available)	1GB (320MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Alcatel OT-991 (Single-sim)	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	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	Not supported	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
	Alcatel OT-991 (Single-sim)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (720x480) 30 fps	HD (1280x720)
Flash	LED flash	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
	Alcatel OT-991 (Single-sim)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	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
	Alcatel OT-991 (Single-sim)	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, H.264	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Alcatel OT-991 (Single-sim)	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	4.0 + 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
	Alcatel OT-991 (Single-sim)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Alcatel OT-991 (Single-sim)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	4.5 hours
Standby	400 hours (16.7 days)	320 hours (13.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Alcatel OT-991 (Single-sim)	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	Supported	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, White • HAC (M3/T3) • WiFi 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
	Alcatel OT-991 (Single-sim)	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)