HTC Desire 500 (506e) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)

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Side by side comparison between HTC Desire 500 vs Sony Ericsson Xperia mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/7/2013 10:13 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 2:25 PM

Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia mini X HTC Desire 500 (506e) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x800

8
MP

1.6mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

03Points Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a) Compare HTC Desire 500 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
LED

320x480

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Desire 500 (506e)

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!

15 Advantages HTC Desire 500 (506e)	vs	3 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core68% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+4GB (1GB available)2 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	1GB (320MB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)62% Thinner	vs	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
+480x800 pixels150% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+217 PPI13% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	192 PPI
+4.3"43% Larger screen	vs	3"
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 1.6MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+1800 mAh50% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1200 mAh
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
123 grams (4.31 ounces)	vs	+99 grams (3.47 ounces)24% Lighter
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HD (1280x720)

3G HSUPA

7.2 Mbps

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	HTC Desire 500 (506e)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Desire 500 (506e)	Xperia mini (ST15a)
Other model names	HTC Desire 500 506e, HTC Desire 500 5088, HTC Z4	Sony Xperia mini ST15, Sony Ericsson Smultron
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
Brand	HTC	Sony Ericsson
Release date	8/1/2013	8/1/2011
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
Size (width x height)	66.9 x 131.8 millimeters (2.63 x 5.19 in)	52 x 88 millimeters (2.05 x 3.46 in)
Weight	123 grams (4.31 ounces)	99 grams (3.47 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC Desire 500 (506e)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	217 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
	HTC Desire 500 (506e)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	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
	HTC Desire 500 (506e)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8225Q	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 203	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC Desire 500 (506e)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	4GB (1GB available)	1GB (320MB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Desire 500 (506e)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
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 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, 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
	HTC Desire 500 (506e)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 24 fps	HD (1280x720)
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.2" inches	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, 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
	HTC Desire 500 (506e)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Front camera (secondary)	1.6 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	1536x1024 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	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
	HTC Desire 500 (506e)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Desire 500 (506e)	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	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC Desire 500 (506e)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC Desire 500 (506e)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500
Battery capacity	1800 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12.1 hours	4.5 hours
Standby	435 hours (18.1 days)	320 hours (13.3 days)
➕ Other features
	HTC Desire 500 (506e)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
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: Black, Silver • HTC Sense 5.0 UI • USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3 • UltraPixel camera 1.4µm pixel size • Beats Audio sound enhancement • Dropbox 25GB • HTC BlinkFeed • 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
	HTC Desire 500 (506e)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.29W/kg (head)	0.78W/kg (head)