Apple iPhone 4 (16GB) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 4 vs Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/5/2012 5:43 AM, updated: 7/4/2020 3:08 PM

Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro X Apple iPhone 4 (16GB) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
IPS

640x960

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1420
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a) Compare Apple iPhone 4 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
LED

320x480

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 4 (16GB)

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!

11 Advantages Apple iPhone 4 (16GB)	vs	7 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
+16GB (14GB available)35 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	1GB (400MB available)
+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)94% Thinner	vs	18 millimeters (0.71 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
+640x960 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+330 PPI72% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	192 PPI
+3.5"17% Larger screen	vs	3"
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1420 mAh18% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1200 mAh
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
137 grams (4.8 ounces)	vs	+136 grams (4.76 ounces)1% Lighter
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

22 Common items in both devices

1GHz 32bit Single-core

512MB DDR / 512MB LPDDR

16 million

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPhone 4 (16GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone 4 (16GB)	Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
Other model names	Apple iPhone 4	Sony Xperia mini Pro SK17, Sony Ericsson Mango
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Apple	Sony Ericsson
Release date	6/1/2010	8/9/2011
Depth	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)	18 millimeters (0.71 inches)
Size (width x height)	58.66 x 115.2 millimeters (2.31 x 4.54 in)	53 x 92 millimeters (2.09 x 3.62 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 ounces)	136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materials	Stainless steel body, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone 4 (16GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~54% (screen-to-body ratio)	~55% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	640x960 pixels (3:2)	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	330 PPI	192 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 4 (16GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
System version	iOS 4.0	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware update	iOS 7.0	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 4 (16GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
Chipset	32bit: Apple A4	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX535	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 4 (16GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
RAM memory	512MB DDR	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	16GB (14GB available) Flash (EEPROM)	1GB (400MB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 4 (16GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, 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
	iPhone 4 (16GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1936 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720)
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.75µm 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 only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 4 (16GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (720x480)	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
	iPhone 4 (16GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, iTunes	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 4 (16GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 4 (16GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 4 (16GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500
Battery capacity	1420 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	5.4 hours
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	340 hours (14.2 days)
➕ Other features
	iPhone 4 (16GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, 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 with tutorial	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Videocalling over Wi-Fi only • iCloud service • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Turquoise • 2GB microSD included • Sony Ericsson Timescape • Sony Ericsson UX platform • Sony Ericsson PlayNow • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 4 (16GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.17W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.93W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)	0.78W/kg (head)