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Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030) vs Sony Xperia M (C1904)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Droid Mini vs Sony Xperia M phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia M X Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030) 19Points
4.3"
TFT

720x1280

10.5
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
04Points Sony Xperia M (C1904) Compare Motorola Droid Mini X
4"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)

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Droid Mini (XT1030)} 19 Advantages Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030) vs Xperia M (C1904)} 4 Advantages Sony Xperia M (C1904)
+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core70%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB
+16GB (10GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (2GB available)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)4%
Thinner
vs9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+720x1280 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+342 PPI40%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs245 PPI
+4.3"8%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(back) 10.5MP109%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+(front) 2.1MP6 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 4.4.4 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.4 KitKat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2000 mAh14%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1750 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
130 grams (4.55 ounces)vs+115 grams (4.03 ounces)13%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

24 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
Capacitive
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Sony Xperia M (C1904)
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ModelDroid Mini (XT1030)Xperia M (C1904)
Other model namesVerizon Motorola DROID mini XT1030, Motorola XT1030Sony Xperia M1 C1904, Xperia M C1905, Sony Nicki SS
Country or region availableUSA
USA
feature not registered
BrandMotorolaSony
Release date8/26/20137/1/2013
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)61.3 x 121.3 millimeters (2.41 x 4.78 in)62 x 124 millimeters (2.44 x 4.88 in)
Weight130 grams (4.55 ounces)115 grams (4.03 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Sony Xperia M (C1904)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.3" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~57.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)342 PPI245 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Sony Xperia M (C1904)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Sony Xperia M (C1904)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960DT (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Sony Xperia M (C1904)
RAM memory2GB1GB
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)4GB (2GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Sony Xperia M (C1904)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS C1905: 900/2100 - C1904: 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (Bands 4, 13)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Sony Xperia M (C1904)
Back camera (main camera)10.5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4320x2432 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Sony Xperia M (C1904)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Sony Xperia M (C1904)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Sony Xperia M (C1904)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSS-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Sony Xperia M (C1904)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Sony Xperia M (C1904)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity2000 mAh1750 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)feature not registered
Talk time autonomy26 hours (1.1 days)9 hours
Standby336 hours (14 days)454 hours (18.9 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Sony Xperia M (C1904)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• HAC M3/T3
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Purple, Yellow
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• Red-eye reduction
• Panorama photo
• ANT+ support
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)Sony Xperia M (C1904)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.02W/kg (head), 0.53W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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