Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a) vs Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia mini vs Huawei IDEOS X5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/2/2013 8:16 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 12:29 PM

Compare Huawei IDEOS X5 X Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
LED

320x480

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

08Points Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia mini X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.8"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)

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!

7 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	vs	8 Advantages Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core25% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	800MHz 32bit Single-core
+99 grams (3.47 ounces)31% Lighter	vs	130 grams (4.55 ounces)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
512MB LPDDR	vs	+512MB LPDDR2Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
1GB (320MB available)	vs	+2GB5 times More internal storage for applications and files
16 millimeters (0.63 inches)	vs	+11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)40% Thinner
320x480 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels150% Higher resolution screen
192 PPI	vs	+246 PPI28% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"	vs	+3.8"27% Larger screen
1200 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh25% 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

24 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HD (1280x720)

+17 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia mini (ST15a)	IDEOS X5 (U8800)
Other model names	Sony Xperia mini ST15, Sony Ericsson Smultron	Huawei Ideos X5 U8800
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Huawei
Release date	8/1/2011	10/1/2010
Depth	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)	11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)	52 x 88 millimeters (2.05 x 3.46 in)	62 x 120 millimeters (2.44 x 4.72 in)
Weight	99 grams (3.47 ounces)	130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3" inches	3.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~55.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	192 PPI	246 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 (ST15a)	Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM7230
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	1GB (320MB available)	2GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)
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	7.2/2 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 900/2100
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)	Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2560x1920 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	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
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 (ST15a)	Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)
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)	Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)
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	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) HB4F1
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4.5 hours	6.6 hours
Standby	320 hours (13.3 days)	440 hours (18.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)
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	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
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 • 2GB microSD included • Dolby Mobile sound • SRS professional audio effect Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)
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