Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a) vs BlackBerry Curve 9320

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia mini vs BlackBerry Curve 9320 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/11/2012 6:32 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 11:21 AM

Compare BlackBerry Curve 9320 X Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
LED

320x480

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

03Points BlackBerry Curve 9320 Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia mini X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.44"
TFT

320x240

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1450
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)

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!

15 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	vs	3 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 9320
+1GHz 32bit Single-core30% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1x 806MHz
+99 grams (3.47 ounces)4% Lighter	vs	103 grams (3.61 ounces)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+320x480 pixels100% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x240 pixels
+192 PPI17% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	164 PPI
+3"23% Larger screen	vs	2.44"
+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times More apps available to download and use	vs	70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1GB (320MB available)	vs	+512MB60% More internal storage for applications and files
16 millimeters (0.63 inches)	vs	+12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)26% Thinner
1200 mAh	vs	+1450 mAh21% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

17 Common items in both devices

512MB LPDDR / 512MB

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

LED flash

Only digital zoom

3G HSUPA

7.2 Mbps

Accelerometer

+10 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	BlackBerry Curve 9320
Change model
Model	Xperia mini (ST15a)	Curve 9320
Other model names	Sony Xperia mini ST15, Sony Ericsson Smultron	RIM BlackBerry Curve 9320 SKU1, SKU2
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony Ericsson	BlackBerry
Release date	8/1/2011	5/9/2012
Depth	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)	12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)
Size (width x height)	52 x 88 millimeters (2.05 x 3.46 in)	60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)
Weight	99 grams (3.47 ounces)	103 grams (3.61 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	BlackBerry Curve 9320
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3" inches	2.44" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	320x240 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	192 PPI	164 PPI
Colors	16 million	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	BlackBerry Curve 9320
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	BlackBerry OS 7.1
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	BlackBerry Curve 9320
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255	feature not registered
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 806MHz
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	BlackBerry Curve 9320
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	512MB
Internal storage	1GB (320MB available)	512MB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	BlackBerry Curve 9320
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	7.2/5.76 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 800/850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CSD, 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 (ST15a)	BlackBerry Curve 9320
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720)	VGA (640x480) 15 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	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	Not supported	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	BlackBerry Curve 9320
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	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 (ST15a)	BlackBerry Curve 9320
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
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, Flac
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	BlackBerry Curve 9320
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	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	BlackBerry Curve 9320
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	BlackBerry Curve 9320
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) J-S1
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1450 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4.5 hours	7 hours
Standby	320 hours (13.3 days)	432 hours (18 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	BlackBerry Curve 9320
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	feature not registered
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Fixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Pink, Blue, White • 2GB microSD included • Sony Ericsson UX platform • Sony Ericsson Timescape • Sony Ericsson PlayNow • Wi-Fi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black • Optical Trackpad • BBM
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	BlackBerry Curve 9320
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.78W/kg (head)	feature not registered