Huawei Premia 4G (M931) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)

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

5/3/2013 7:52 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 11:21 AM

Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia mini X Huawei Premia 4G (M931) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

03Points Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a) Compare Huawei Premia 4G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
LED

320x480

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Premia 4G (M931)

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!

14 Advantages Huawei Premia 4G (M931)	vs	3 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core80% 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
+4GB12 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	1GB (320MB available)
+12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)31% 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"
+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+1650 mAh38% 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
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + 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
140 grams (4.9 ounces)	vs	+99 grams (3.47 ounces)41% Lighter
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

22 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HD (1280x720)

+15 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Huawei Premia 4G (M931)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Premia 4G (M931)	Xperia mini (ST15a)
Other model names	MetroPCS Huawei Premia 4G M931, Huawei M931 for MetroPCS	Sony Xperia mini ST15, Sony Ericsson Smultron
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
Brand	Huawei	Sony Ericsson
Release date	3/25/2013	8/1/2011
Depth	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.3 x 126 millimeters (2.53 x 4.96 in)	52 x 88 millimeters (2.05 x 3.46 in)
Weight	140 grams (4.9 ounces)	99 grams (3.47 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Huawei Premia 4G (M931)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	4" inches	3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~56.2% (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	Gorilla Glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei Premia 4G (M931)	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	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei Premia 4G (M931)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8960	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 225	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei Premia 4G (M931)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	4GB	1GB (320MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei Premia 4G (M931)	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	100/50 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 850/1700/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 1700/1900	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE	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
	Huawei Premia 4G (M931)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720)	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	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	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
	Huawei Premia 4G (M931)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 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
	Huawei Premia 4G (M931)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	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
	Huawei Premia 4G (M931)	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	3.0 + 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
	Huawei Premia 4G (M931)	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
	Huawei Premia 4G (M931)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500
Battery capacity	1650 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	4.5 hours
Standby	150 hours (6.3 days)	320 hours (13.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Huawei Premia 4G (M931)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Touch focus • DLNA • 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
	Huawei Premia 4G (M931)	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)