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Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i) vs Motorola Q 11

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia Active vs Motorola Q 11 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Q 11 X Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i) 26Points
3"
LED

320x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
2.4"
TFT

320x240

3.1
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

1170
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)

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!

Xperia Active (ST17i)} 26 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i) vs Q 11} 1 Advantage Motorola Q 11
+512MB LPDDR27 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs64MB SDRAM
+1GB (320MB available)150%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128MB
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 16GB microSD
+111 grams (3.89 ounces)4%
Lighter
vs115 grams (4.03 ounces)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+320x480 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
vs320x240 pixels
+192 PPI15%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs167 PPI
+3"25%
Larger screen
vs2.4"
+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)11 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69999 times
More apps available to download and use
vs50 apps (Windows Mobile)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps30 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1200 mAh3%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1170 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsvia Micro-USB
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 1.1
+HTML, XHTML, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP
+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
16.5 millimeters (0.65 inches)vs+11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)41%
Thinner

7 Common items in both devices
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS / A-GPS
2.1 + A2DP
+ 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

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)Motorola Q 11
 
ModelXperia Active (ST17i)Motorola Q 11
Other model namesSony Ericsson Xperia active ST17, ST17iMotorola MOTO Q11, Motorola Q11
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSony EricssonMotorola
Release date10/1/201112/1/2008
Depth16.5 millimeters (0.65 inches)11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)55 x 92 millimeters (2.17 x 3.62 in)64 x 117 millimeters (2.52 x 4.61 in)
Weight111 grams (3.89 ounces)115 grams (4.03 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30minNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)Motorola Q 11
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3" inches2.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~53% (screen-to-body ratio)~23.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels320x240 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)192 PPI167 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassDragontrail GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)Motorola Q 11
System versionAndroid 2.3.3 GingerbreadWindows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)Motorola Q 11
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)32bit: Intel XScale PXA270
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core Freescale ARM 7 LTE (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)Motorola Q 11
RAM memory512MB LPDDR264MB SDRAM
Internal storage1GB (320MB available)128MB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 16GB microSD
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)Motorola Q 11
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)Motorola Q 11
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240) 15 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)Motorola Q 11
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
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

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)Motorola Q 11
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264MP4, H.264, WMV, 3GP
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WAVMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)Motorola Q 11
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 1.1
Audio output3.5mm jackvia Micro-USB
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)Motorola Q 11
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)Motorola Q 11
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh1170 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.5 hours7.5 hours
Standby335 hours (14 days)195 hours (8.1 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)Motorola Q 11
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerWAP
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Orange/black, White/black
• 2GB microSD included
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework
• Colors: Black
• 5-way navigation button
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17i)Motorola Q 11
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.12W/kg (head), 1.07W/kg (body)1.48W/kg (head), 0.73W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.85W/kg (head)
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