Lenovo A5 (32GB) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)

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Side by side comparison between Lenovo A5 vs Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/26/2018 10:48 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 11:22 AM

Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro X Lenovo A5 (32GB) 21Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.45"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a) Compare Lenovo A5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
LED

320x480

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Lenovo A5 (32GB)

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21 Advantages Lenovo A5 (32GB)	vs	5 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
+1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)143% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+3GB LPDDR35 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+32GB (22GB available)55 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	1GB (400MB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)84% Thinner	vs	18 millimeters (0.71 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
+720x1440 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+295 PPI54% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	192 PPI
+5.45"82% Larger screen	vs	3"
+(back) 13MP154% 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) 8MP25 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1200 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
160 grams (5.6 ounces)	vs	+136 grams (4.76 ounces)18% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage 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	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

14 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HD (1280x720)

Capacitive

Multitouch

+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Lenovo A5 (32GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Lenovo A5 (32GB)	Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
Other model names	联想A5 3GB RAM, Lenovo A5 Dual-sim	Sony Xperia mini Pro SK17, Sony Ericsson Mango
Country or region available	China	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Lenovo	Sony Ericsson
Release date	6/1/2018	8/9/2011
Depth	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)	18 millimeters (0.71 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.86 x 146.2 millimeters (2.79 x 5.76 in)	53 x 92 millimeters (2.09 x 3.62 in)
Weight	160 grams (5.6 ounces)	136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Lenovo A5 (32GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	5.45" inches	3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74% (screen-to-body ratio)	~55% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	295 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
	Lenovo A5 (32GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	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
	Lenovo A5 (32GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6739 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8100 MP1 (570MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Lenovo A5 (32GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	1GB (400MB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Lenovo A5 (32GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5,8) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Lenovo A5 (32GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720)
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	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
	Lenovo A5 (32GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	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
	Lenovo A5 (32GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Lenovo A5 (32GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	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
	Lenovo A5 (32GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Fingerprint sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Lenovo A5 (32GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	5.4 hours
Standby	feature not registered	340 hours (14.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Lenovo A5 (32GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
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	Supported	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	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Gold, Rose Gold • Plastic body • ZUI 3.9	• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Turquoise • 2GB microSD included • Sony Ericsson Timescape • Sony Ericsson UX platform • Sony Ericsson PlayNow • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Lenovo A5 (32GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
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)