Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a) vs LG K50S (X540ZMW)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia mini vs LG K50S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/1/2020 9:49 PM, updated: 7/12/2020 10:16 PM

Compare LG K50S X Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
LED

320x480

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

25Points LG K50S (X540ZMW) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia mini X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG K50S (X540ZMW)

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4 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	vs	25 Advantages LG K50S (X540ZMW)
+99 grams (3.47 ounces)96% Lighter	vs	194 grams (6.79 ounces)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR	vs	+3GB LPDDR35 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (320MB available)	vs	+32GB (18GB available)57 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
16 millimeters (0.63 inches)	vs	+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)95% Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixels	vs	+720x1520 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen
192 PPI	vs	+259 PPI35% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"	vs	+6.5"117% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 13MP + 5MP + 2MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 13MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking 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 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

14 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	LG K50S (X540ZMW)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia mini (ST15a)	K50S (X540ZMW)
Other model names	Sony Xperia mini ST15, Sony Ericsson Smultron	LG K50s LM-X540ZMW, LMX540ZMW
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	Taiwan
Brand	Sony Ericsson	LG
Release date	8/1/2011	9/1/2019
Depth	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	52 x 88 millimeters (2.05 x 3.46 in)	77.5 x 165.8 millimeters (3.05 x 6.53 in)
Weight	99 grams (3.47 ounces)	194 grams (6.79 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	LG K50S (X540ZMW)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	720x1520 pixels (19:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	192 PPI	259 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	LG K50S (X540ZMW)
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	Android 9.0 Pie
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)	LG K50S (X540ZMW)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255	64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	LG K50S (X540ZMW)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	1GB (320MB available)	32GB (18GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	LG K50S (X540ZMW)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	LG K50S (X540ZMW)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(triple camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.21.12μm115° 2MP depth f/2.41.75μm85°
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	LG K50S (X540ZMW)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	LG K50S (X540ZMW)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	LG K50S (X540ZMW)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	LG K50S (X540ZMW)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	LG K50S (X540ZMW)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	6W (5V/1.2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4.5 hours	18 hours
Standby	320 hours (13.3 days)	504 hours (21 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	LG K50S (X540ZMW)
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	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
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: Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue • DTS:X 3D surround sound • Eco Playback
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	LG K50S (X540ZMW)
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