Nokia Lumia 720 vs Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 720 vs Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/1/2013 9:34 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 11:22 AM

Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro X Nokia Lumia 720 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
IPS

480x800

6.1
MP

1.2mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a) Compare Nokia Lumia 720 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
LED

320x480

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 720

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!

18 Advantages Nokia Lumia 720	vs	2 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core20% 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 (5.59GB available)13 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	1GB (400MB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+128 grams (4.48 ounces)6% Lighter	vs	136 grams (4.76 ounces)
+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)100% Thinner	vs	18 millimeters (0.71 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
+217 PPI13% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	192 PPI
+4.3"43% Larger screen	vs	3"
+(back) 6.1MP21% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+(front) 1.2MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+2000 mAh67% 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
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
700000 apps (Marketplace)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

18 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HD (1280x720)

Capacitive

Multitouch

+11 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
	Nokia Lumia 720	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Lumia 720	Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
Other model names	Nokia Lumia 720 RM-885	Sony Xperia mini Pro SK17, Sony Ericsson Mango
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Nokia	Sony Ericsson
Release date	3/1/2013	8/9/2011
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	18 millimeters (0.71 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.5 x 127.9 millimeters (2.66 x 5.04 in)	53 x 92 millimeters (2.09 x 3.62 in)
Weight	128 grams (4.48 ounces)	136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia Lumia 720	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61% (screen-to-body ratio)	~55% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	217 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
	Nokia Lumia 720	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
System version	Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Lumia 720	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Lumia 720	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	8GB (5.59GB available)	1GB (400MB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Lumia 720	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 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 850/900/1900/2100	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, 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
	Nokia Lumia 720	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
Back camera (main camera)	6.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2848x2144 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720)
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.4" inches	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	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia Lumia 720	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	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
	Nokia Lumia 720	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	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
	Nokia Lumia 720	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	4.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Lumia 720	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Lumia 720	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BP-4GW	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500
Battery capacity	2000 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	13.4 hours	5.4 hours
Standby	520 hours (21.7 days)	340 hours (14.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia Lumia 720	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
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	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: White, Red, Yellow, Cyan on black • Nokia ClearBlack Display • Wireless charging • Carl Zeiss optics • 7GB free SkyDrive storage	• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Turquoise • 2GB microSD included • Sony Ericsson Timescape • Sony Ericsson UX platform • Sony Ericsson PlayNow • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Lumia 720	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.24W/kg (head)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.76W/kg (head)	0.78W/kg (head)