LG L40 (D160) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)

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Side by side comparison between LG L40 vs Sony Ericsson Xperia mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/15/2014 10:25 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 11:21 AM

Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia mini X LG L40 (D160) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
IPS

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

09Points Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a) Compare LG L40 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
LED

320x480

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG L40 (D160)

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12 Advantages LG L40 (D160)	vs	9 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core44% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR2Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+4GB (1.68GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	1GB (320MB available)
+11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)34% Thinner	vs	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
+3.5"17% Larger screen	vs	3"
+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+1540 mAh28% 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
114 grams (3.99 ounces)	vs	+99 grams (3.47 ounces)15% Lighter
165 PPI	vs	+192 PPI16% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
WVGA (800x480)	vs	+HD (1280x720)140% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

15 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

320x480 pixels

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+8 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	LG L40 (D160)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	L40 (D160)	Xperia mini (ST15a)
Other model names	LG L40 D160, LG L40 Single Sim, LG D160 L Series III	Sony Xperia mini ST15, Sony Ericsson Smultron
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
Brand	LG	Sony Ericsson
Release date	4/1/2014	8/1/2011
Depth	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
Size (width x height)	59 x 109.4 millimeters (2.32 x 4.31 in)	52 x 88 millimeters (2.05 x 3.46 in)
Weight	114 grams (3.99 ounces)	99 grams (3.47 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG L40 (D160)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~56.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	192 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG L40 (D160)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	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
	LG L40 (D160)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8210	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 302	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG L40 (D160)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	4GB (1.68GB available)	1GB (320MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG L40 (D160)	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	14.4/5.76 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, HSPA+	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
	LG L40 (D160)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	WVGA (800x480) 30 fps	HD (1280x720)
Flash	Not supported	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	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG L40 (D160)	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
	LG L40 (D160)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	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
	LG L40 (D160)	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 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	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG L40 (D160)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG L40 (D160)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500
Battery capacity	1540 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	4.5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	320 hours (13.3 days)
➕ Other features
	LG L40 (D160)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-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, White • LG UI 3.0 • Metallic edge • Guest Mode • Quick Memo • 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
	LG L40 (D160)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.29W/kg (head), 1.08W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.12W/kg (head), 0.79W/kg (body)	0.78W/kg (head)