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Sharp Aquos S3 mini vs Sony Xperia Advance

Side by side comparison between Sharp Aquos S3 mini vs Sony Xperia Advance phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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5.5"
IGZO

1080x2040

16
MP

20.2mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3020
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.5"
LED

320x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1305
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sharp Aquos S3 mini

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!

Aquos S3 mini} 25 Advantages Sharp Aquos S3 mini vs Xperia Advance} 6 Advantages Sony Xperia Advance
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+6GB LPDDR4X11 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+64GB (51GB available)12 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)26%
Thinner
vs9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+1080x2040 pixels13 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+420 PPI155%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+5.5"57%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+(back) 16MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 20.2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3020 mAh131%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1305 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
140 grams (4.9 ounces)vs+110 grams (3.85 ounces)27%
Lighter
TFT-IGZOvs+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

19 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+12 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Sharp Aquos S3 miniSony Xperia Advance
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ModelAquos S3 miniXperia Advance
Other model namesSharp Aquos S3 mini 6GB RAM + 64GB FS8018Sony Xperia Go ST27a, Sony Lotus
Country or region availableChinaSouth KoreaHong KongTaiwanVietnam
China, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam
USA
USA
BrandSharpSony
Release date3/1/201811/9/2012
Depth7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)73 x 142.7 millimeters (2.87 x 5.62 in)60.3 x 111 millimeters (2.37 x 4.37 in)
Weight140 grams (4.9 ounces)110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Sharp Aquos S3 miniSony Xperia Advance
Display typeTFT-IGZOTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size5.5" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~77.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~54.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2040 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)420 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sharp Aquos S3 miniSony Xperia Advance
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sharp Aquos S3 miniSony Xperia Advance
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 508 650MhzARM Mali-400
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sharp Aquos S3 miniSony Xperia Advance
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sharp Aquos S3 miniSony Xperia Advance
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps14.4/5.76 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Sharp Aquos S3 miniSony Xperia Advance
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
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 on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sharp Aquos S3 miniSony Xperia Advance
Front camera (secondary)20.2 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution5184x3888 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size2µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sharp Aquos S3 miniSony Xperia Advance
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

Sharp Aquos S3 miniSony Xperia Advance
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sharp Aquos S3 miniSony Xperia Advance
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sharp Aquos S3 miniSony Xperia Advance
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3020 mAh1305 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered5.5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered460 hours (19.2 days)

➕ Other features

Sharp Aquos S3 miniSony Xperia Advance
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Blue, Gold
• 2.5D glass screen
• Quick Charge 3.0
• Colors: White, Black, Yellow
• Sony Reality Display
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• 3D surround sound
• Sony xLOUD
• Video stabiliser
• WiFi hotspot
• IP67 certified: dust and water proof
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sharp Aquos S3 miniSony Xperia Advance
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.12W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.89W/kg (head)
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