Nokia N90 vs Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia N90 vs Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/11/2020 5:18 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 9:34 AM

Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro X Nokia N90 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.1"
TFT

352x416

2
MP

N/A

760
mAh

(Removable)

21Points Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a) Compare Nokia N90 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.55"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

930
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)

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!

3 Advantages Nokia N90	vs	21 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)
+260 thousand3 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+352x416 pixels91% Higher resolution screen	vs	240x320 pixels
+259 PPI65% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	157 PPI
220MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+600MHz 32bit Single-core186% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
30MB	vs	+256MB (128MB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 512MB MMC	vs	+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
173 grams (6.06 ounces)	vs	+120 grams (4.2 ounces)44% Lighter
24 millimeters (0.94 inches)	vs	+17 millimeters (0.67 inches)41% Thinner
2.1"	vs	+2.55"21% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 5MP162% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
CIF (352x288)	vs	+VGA (640x480)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use
3G UMTS	vs	+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G UMTS) 0.384 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps18 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive Single touchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
760 mAh	vs	+930 mAh22% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
proprietary audio output	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supported	vs	+802.11 b/g [wifi3]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g [wifi3] is newer and faster
1.2	vs	+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

8 Common items in both devices

Plastic body

TFT LCD

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) / LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia N90	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)
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Model	Nokia N90	Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)
Other model names	Nokia N90	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro U20, SE Mimmi
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Nokia	Sony Ericsson
Release date	4/27/2005	6/29/2010
Depth	24 millimeters (0.94 inches)	17 millimeters (0.67 inches)
Size (width x height)	51 x 112 millimeters (2.01 x 4.41 in)	52 x 90 millimeters (2.05 x 3.54 in)
Weight	173 grams (6.06 ounces)	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia N90	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2.1" inches	2.55" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~24.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~43% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	352x416 pixels	240x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	259 PPI	157 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Extra display: (128x128) 65K colors	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia N90	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)
System version	Symbian 8.1 S60 2nd Edition Feature Pack 3	Android 1.6 Donut
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 2.1 Eclair
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia N90	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 1710	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 220MHz ARM926TEJ (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia N90	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)
RAM memory	feature not registered	256MB
Internal storage	30MB	256MB (128MB available)
External storage	Until 512MB MMC (dedicated slot)	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia N90	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)
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	0.384 Mbps	7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800/1900 - USA: 850/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS	CSD, 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 N90	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	CIF (352x288)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
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	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	Carl Zeiss optics	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia N90	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)
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
	Nokia N90	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.263, 3GPP	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC+, AMR, RA	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia N90	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	1.2	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia N90	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia N90	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5B	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	760 mAh	930 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	3 hours	3.5 hours
Standby	288 hours (12 days)	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia N90	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	feature not registered	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silver Java framework	• Colors: Black, Red, Pink • 2GB microSD included • SE UX platform • SE Timescape • SE PlayNow Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia N90	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered