Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a) vs Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/1/2013 9:01 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:03 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE X Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a) 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
LED

320x480

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

21Points Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1850
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)

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!

1 Advantage Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	vs	21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)80% 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 (14GB available)35 times More internal storage for applications and files
136 grams (4.76 ounces)	vs	+132 grams (4.62 ounces)3% Lighter
18 millimeters (0.71 inches)	vs	+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)91% Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCD	vs	+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels150% Higher resolution screen
192 PPI	vs	+207 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"	vs	+4.5"50% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 2MP5 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
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
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	+1850 mAh54% 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	+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

22 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

+15 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)	Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
Other model names	Sony Xperia mini Pro SK17, Sony Ericsson Mango	Galaxy S II LTE EU GT-i9210, Samsung Celox
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	(Europe)
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Samsung
Release date	8/9/2011	11/1/2011
Depth	18 millimeters (0.71 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	53 x 92 millimeters (2.09 x 3.62 in)	69.9 x 130.9 millimeters (2.75 x 5.15 in)
Weight	136 grams (4.76 ounces)	132 grams (4.62 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	Super AMOLED Plus
Screen size	3" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	192 PPI	207 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)	Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz 4.0 UI
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (APQ8060) (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	1GB (400MB available)	16GB (14GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
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	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
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat3 (3, 7, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, 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)	Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
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/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
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	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	VGA (640x480)
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 mini Pro (SK17a)	Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
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	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
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)	Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1850 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5.4 hours	5 hours
Standby	340 hours (14.2 days)	192 hours (8 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
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: Black • HAC M3/T3 • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	Galaxy S2 LTE (GT-i9210)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.16W/kg (head), 0.66W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.78W/kg (head)	0.409W/kg (head), 0.422W/kg (body)