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Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17i) vs Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)

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

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Compare Sony Xperia Go X Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17i) 03Points
3"
LED

320x480

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.5"
LED

320x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1305
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)

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 mini Pro (SK17i)} 3 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17i) vs Xperia Go (ST27i)} 13 Advantages Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
+192 PPI16%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Dual-core14%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDRvs+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 ICSvs+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+1305 mAh9%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

24 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LED-Backlit LCD
16 million
320x480 pixels
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17i)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
ModelXperia mini Pro (SK17i)Xperia Go (ST27i)
Other model namesSony Xperia mini Pro SK17, Sony Ericsson MangoSony Xperia Go ST27, Sony ST27i, Sony Lotus
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSony EricssonSony
Release date8/9/20117/1/2012
Depth18 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)
Weight136 grams (4.76 ounces)110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17i)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size3" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~55% (screen-to-body ratio)~54.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)192 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17i)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
System versionAndroid 2.3.3 GingerbreadAndroid 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17i)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM825532bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205ARM Mali-400
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17i)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage1GB (400MB available)8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17i)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
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 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
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 900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17i)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720) 30 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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17i)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot 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 mini Pro (SK17i)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17i)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17i)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17i)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
EP500
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh1305 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.4 hours5.5 hours
Standby340 hours (14.2 days)460 hours (19.2 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17i)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot 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 (SK17i)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.12W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.78W/kg (head)0.89W/kg (head)
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