HTC Desire X vs Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)

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

11/11/2012 6:32 PM, updated: 10/1/2024 8:48 PM

Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia mini X HTC Desire X 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
SLCD2

480x800

5
MP

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

04Points Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a) Compare HTC Desire X X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
LED

320x480

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Desire X

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!

12 Advantages HTC Desire X	vs	4 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+768MB LPDDR250% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+4GB (2GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	1GB (320MB available)
+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)72% Thinner	vs	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
+480x800 pixels150% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+233 PPI21% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	192 PPI
+4"33% 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
+1650 mAh38% 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, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
114 grams (3.99 ounces)	vs	+99 grams (3.47 ounces)15% Lighter
TFT Super LCD 2	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
WVGA (800x480)	vs	+HD (1280x720)140% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device

24 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS

+17 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
	HTC Desire X	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Desire X	Xperia mini (ST15a)
Other model names	HTC Desire X, HTC Proto PM66100	Sony Xperia mini ST15, Sony Ericsson Smultron
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
Brand	HTC	Sony Ericsson
Release date	10/8/2012, Announced: 8/31/2012	8/1/2011
Depth	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.3 x 118.5 millimeters (2.45 x 4.67 in)	52 x 88 millimeters (2.05 x 3.46 in)
Weight	114 grams (3.99 ounces)	99 grams (3.47 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC Desire X	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Display type	TFT Super LCD 2	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	4" inches	3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.7% (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)	233 PPI	192 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	HTC Desire X	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	HTS Sense 4.1 UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Desire X	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC Desire X	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
RAM memory	768MB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available) eMMC 4.41	1GB (320MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Desire X	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	7.2/5.76 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	Global: UMTS 900/2100 America: UMTS 850/2100	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 X	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	WVGA (800x480) 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	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	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC Desire X	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
	HTC Desire X	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Loudspeaker	Supported Beats audio	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
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
	HTC Desire X	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) WiFi hotspot	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	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC Desire X	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC Desire X	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL11100	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500
Battery capacity	1650 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	4.5 hours
Standby	750 hours (31.3 days)	320 hours (13.3 days)
➕ Other features
	HTC Desire X	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Call control	Voice dialing, 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	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Beats Audio sound enhancement • • HDR photo • SRS WOW HD sound • DLNA • 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
	HTC Desire X	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.11W/kg (head), 0.63W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.78W/kg (head)