LG Optimus 2X (P990) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)

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Side by side comparison between LG Optimus 2X vs Sony Ericsson Xperia mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/11/2012 6:32 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 11:21 AM

Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia mini X LG Optimus 2X (P990) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

480x800

8
MP

1.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

01Point Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a) Compare LG Optimus 2X X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
LED

320x480

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Optimus 2X (P990)

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15 Advantages LG Optimus 2X (P990)	vs	1 Advantage Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core14% 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
+8GB (6GB available)18 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	1GB (320MB available)
+10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)47% Thinner	vs	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
+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"
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1500 mAh25% 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
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
139 grams (4.87 ounces)	vs	+99 grams (3.47 ounces)40% Lighter

26 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS

3G HSUPA

+19 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
	LG Optimus 2X (P990)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Optimus 2X (P990)	Xperia mini (ST15a)
Other model names	LG Optimus 2X Dual, LG P990H, LG Star	Sony Xperia mini ST15, Sony Ericsson Smultron
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
Brand	LG	Sony Ericsson
Release date	1/24/2011	8/1/2011
Depth	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
Size (width x height)	63.2 x 123.9 millimeters (2.49 x 4.88 in)	52 x 88 millimeters (2.05 x 3.46 in)
Weight	139 grams (4.87 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 Optimus 2X (P990)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	4" inches	3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.2% (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
	LG Optimus 2X (P990)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
System version	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Optimus 2X (P990)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Chipset	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 2 250 AP20H	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ULP NVIDIA GeForce	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Optimus 2X (P990)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	8GB (6GB available)	1GB (320MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Optimus 2X (P990)	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	UMTS 850/1900/2100	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
	LG Optimus 2X (P990)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 24 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	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	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Optimus 2X (P990)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	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 Optimus 2X (P990)	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, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Optimus 2X (P990)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + 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	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Optimus 2X (P990)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Optimus 2X (P990)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7.9 hours	4.5 hours
Standby	400 hours (16.7 days)	320 hours (13.3 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Optimus 2X (P990)	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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • NVIDIA Tegra Zone • 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
	LG Optimus 2X (P990)	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)