Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a) vs Apple iPhone 5 (16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro vs Apple iPhone 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/5/2012 5:43 AM, updated: 9/26/2024 2:51 PM

Compare Apple iPhone 5 X Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
LED

320x480

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

22Points Apple iPhone 5 (16GB) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

640x1136

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1440
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 5 (16GB)

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!

5 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	vs	22 Advantages Apple iPhone 5 (16GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.3GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)49% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR	vs	+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (400MB available)	vs	+16GB (13GB available)32 times More internal storage for applications and files
136 grams (4.76 ounces)	vs	+112 grams (3.92 ounces)21% Lighter
18 millimeters (0.71 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)137% Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixels	vs	+640x1136 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
192 PPI	vs	+326 PPI70% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"	vs	+4"33% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 1.2MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAh	vs	+1440 mAh20% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

18 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+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
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia mini Pro SK17, Sony Ericsson Mango	iPhone 5 A1428 (GSM), A1429 (CDMA)
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Apple
Release date	8/9/2011	9/21/2012, Announced: 9/12/2012
Depth	18 millimeters (0.71 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	53 x 92 millimeters (2.09 x 3.62 in)	58.6 x 123.8 millimeters (2.31 x 4.87 in)
Weight	136 grams (4.76 ounces)	112 grams (3.92 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	3" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55% (screen-to-body ratio)	~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	640x1136 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	192 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	iOS 6.0
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	iOS 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255	32bit: Apple A6 (32nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Swift (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	PowerVR SGX543 (3-core, 266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Basemark X: 2229
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	1GB (400MB available)	16GB (13GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 (A1428), CDMA 800/1900/2100 (A1429)
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	A1428 model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1429 model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat3 A1428 model: LTE (4, 17) A1429 CDMA model: LTE (1, 2, 3, 5, 17) A1429 GSM model: LTE (1, 3, 5)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 mini Pro (SK17a)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	33mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	35mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MPEG4, H.264, Motion JPG, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, AAC, eAAC, WAV, M4A
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1440 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5.4 hours	8 hours
Standby	340 hours (14.2 days)	225 hours (9.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized with tutorial
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Turquoise • 2GB microSD included • Sony Ericsson Timescape • Sony Ericsson UX platform • Sony Ericsson PlayNow • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: White, Black • Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone • HD voice • Video stabilization • Dock connector port • Panorama photo • Siri Voice Control • FaceTime • HAC (M3/T4) • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.18W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.78W/kg (head)	0.95W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body)