Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a) vs LG Optimus 7 (E900)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia Active vs LG Optimus 7 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/10/2016 10:55 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 9:11 PM

Compare LG Optimus 7 X Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
LED

320x480

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

06Points LG Optimus 7 (E900) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Active X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.8"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Optimus 7 (E900)

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!

6 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	vs	6 Advantages LG Optimus 7 (E900)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+111 grams (3.89 ounces)41% Lighter	vs	157 grams (5.5 ounces)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1GB (320MB available)	vs	+16GB50 times More internal storage for applications and files
16.5 millimeters (0.65 inches)	vs	+11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)43% Thinner
320x480 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels150% Higher resolution screen
192 PPI	vs	+246 PPI28% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"	vs	+3.8"27% Larger screen
1200 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

26 Common items in both devices

1GHz 32bit Single-core

512MB LPDDR2 / 512MB

16 million

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+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
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	LG Optimus 7 (E900)
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Model	Xperia Active (ST17a)	Optimus 7 (E900)
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Xperia active ST17, ST17a	LG E900 Optimus 7, LG Optimus 7 E900
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony Ericsson	LG
Release date	10/1/2011	11/9/2010
Depth	16.5 millimeters (0.65 inches)	11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)	55 x 92 millimeters (2.17 x 3.62 in)	59.8 x 125 millimeters (2.35 x 4.92 in)
Weight	111 grams (3.89 ounces)	157 grams (5.5 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	LG Optimus 7 (E900)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3" inches	3.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~53% (screen-to-body ratio)	~55% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	192 PPI	246 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	LG Optimus 7 (E900)
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	Windows Phone 7.0
Firmware update	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Windows Phone 7.5 Refresh Tango
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	LG Optimus 7 (E900)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD8650
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	LG Optimus 7 (E900)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	512MB
Internal storage	1GB (320MB available)	16GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	LG Optimus 7 (E900)
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
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	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	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
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	LG Optimus 7 (E900)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 24 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	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	Not supported	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	LG Optimus 7 (E900)
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
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	LG Optimus 7 (E900)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264	MP4, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WAV	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	LG Optimus 7 (E900)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	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	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	LG Optimus 7 (E900)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	LG Optimus 7 (E900)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5.5 hours	5 hours
Standby	335 hours (14 days)	330 hours (13.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	LG Optimus 7 (E900)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push 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	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	feature not registered
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Orange/black, White/black • 2GB microSD included • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black • LG S-Class UI • DLNA • Bing Maps
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	LG Optimus 7 (E900)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.12W/kg (head), 1.07W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered