Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a) vs Sony Xperia Advance

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

9/5/2016 10:36 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 11:22 AM

Compare Sony Xperia Advance X Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
LED

320x480

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

13Points Sony Xperia Advance Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
LED

320x480

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1305
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Advance

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!

4 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	vs	13 Advantages Sony Xperia Advance
+192 PPI16% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	165 PPI
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Dual-core14% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR	vs	+512MB LPDDR2Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
1GB (400MB available)	vs	+8GB (4GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files
136 grams (4.76 ounces)	vs	+110 grams (3.85 ounces)24% Lighter
18 millimeters (0.71 inches)	vs	+9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)84% Thinner
3"	vs	+3.5"17% Larger screen
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) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAh	vs	+1305 mAh9% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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
Not supported	vs	+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

26 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LED-Backlit LCD

16 million

320x480 pixels

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+19 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	Sony Xperia Advance
Change model
Model	Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	Xperia Advance
Other model names	Sony Xperia mini Pro SK17, Sony Ericsson Mango	Sony Xperia Go ST27a, Sony Lotus
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	USA
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Sony
Release date	8/9/2011	11/9/2012
Depth	18 millimeters (0.71 inches)	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	53 x 92 millimeters (2.09 x 3.62 in)	60.3 x 111 millimeters (2.37 x 4.37 in)
Weight	136 grams (4.76 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	Sony Xperia Advance
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	3" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55% (screen-to-body ratio)	~54.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	192 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	Sony Xperia Advance
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	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	Sony Xperia Advance
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	ARM Mali-400
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	Sony Xperia Advance
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	1GB (400MB available)	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	Sony Xperia Advance
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	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	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 mini Pro (SK17a)	Sony Xperia Advance
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720) 30 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	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
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)	Sony Xperia Advance
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	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 mini Pro (SK17a)	Sony Xperia Advance
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	Sony Xperia Advance
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	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
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)	Sony Xperia Advance
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	Sony Xperia Advance
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1305 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5.4 hours	5.5 hours
Standby	340 hours (14.2 days)	460 hours (19.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	Sony Xperia Advance
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not 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: 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
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	Sony Xperia Advance
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.12W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.78W/kg (head)	0.89W/kg (head)