Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a) vs Sony Xperia S (LT26i)

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

10/5/2012 5:43 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:40 PM

Compare Sony Xperia S X Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
LED

320x480

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

20Points Sony Xperia S (LT26i) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia S (LT26i)

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!

3 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	vs	20 Advantages Sony Xperia S (LT26i)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+136 grams (4.76 ounces)6% Lighter	vs	144 grams (5.04 ounces)
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
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	+32GB (28GB available)71 times More internal storage for applications and files
18 millimeters (0.71 inches)	vs	+10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)70% Thinner
320x480 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen
192 PPI	vs	+342 PPI78% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"	vs	+4.3"43% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 12MP138% 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
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 1.3MP3 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	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAh	vs	+1750 mAh46% 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 HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

23 Common items in both devices

TFT LED-Backlit LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

+16 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	Sony Xperia S (LT26i)
Change model
Model	Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	Xperia S (LT26i)
Other model names	Sony Xperia mini Pro SK17, Sony Ericsson Mango	Sony Xperia S LT26, Sony Ericsson Arc HD, Sony Nozomi
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Sony
Release date	8/9/2011	2/1/2012
Depth	18 millimeters (0.71 inches)	10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)	53 x 92 millimeters (2.09 x 3.62 in)	64 x 128 millimeters (2.52 x 5.04 in)
Weight	136 grams (4.76 ounces)	144 grams (5.04 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)	Sony Xperia S (LT26i)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	3" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55% (screen-to-body ratio)	~62.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	192 PPI	342 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	Sony Xperia S (LT26i)
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 S (LT26i)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (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)	Sony Xperia S (LT26i)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	1GB (400MB available)	32GB (28GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	Sony Xperia S (LT26i)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	21/5.76 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 850/900/1900/2100
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, HSPA+
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 S (LT26i)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4000x3000 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	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	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	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	Sony Xperia S (LT26i)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
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 S (LT26i)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones
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 S (LT26i)
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 HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	Sony Xperia S (LT26i)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	Sony Xperia S (LT26i)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1750 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5.4 hours	8.5 hours
Standby	340 hours (14.2 days)	420 hours (17.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	Sony Xperia S (LT26i)
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	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, Silver Remote control for Sony TV • SE Timescape Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)	Sony Xperia S (LT26i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.31W/kg (head), 0.6W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.78W/kg (head)	1.3W/kg (head)