Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a) vs Motorola Defy (ME525)

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

3/20/2017 12:14 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 10:24 AM

Compare Motorola Defy X Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
LED

320x480

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

08Points Motorola Defy (ME525) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia mini X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Defy (ME525)

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!

5 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	vs	8 Advantages Motorola Defy (ME525)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core31% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	800MHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+99 grams (3.47 ounces)19% Lighter	vs	118 grams (4.13 ounces)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
1GB (320MB available)	vs	+2GB (1.29GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
16 millimeters (0.63 inches)	vs	+13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)19% Thinner
320x480 pixels	vs	+480x854 pixels167% Higher resolution screen
192 PPI	vs	+265 PPI38% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"	vs	+3.7"23% Larger screen
1200 mAh	vs	+1540 mAh28% 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	+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices

512MB LPDDR

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	Motorola Defy (ME525)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia mini (ST15a)	Defy (ME525)
Other model names	Sony Xperia mini ST15, Sony Ericsson Smultron	Motorola DEFY ME525, Motorola Jordan
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	(Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Motorola
Release date	8/1/2011	10/12/2010
Depth	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)	52 x 88 millimeters (2.05 x 3.46 in)	59 x 107 millimeters (2.32 x 4.21 in)
Weight	99 grams (3.47 ounces)	118 grams (4.13 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	Motorola Defy (ME525)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3" inches	3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	192 PPI	265 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	Motorola Defy (ME525)
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	MOTOBLUR 1.5
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	Motorola Defy (ME525)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3610 (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	Motorola Defy (ME525)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	1GB (320MB available)	2GB (1.29GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	Motorola Defy (ME525)
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)	Motorola Defy (ME525)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720)	VGA (640x480) 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	Face detection
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)	Motorola Defy (ME525)
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)	Motorola Defy (ME525)
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, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	Motorola Defy (ME525)
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) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	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)	Motorola Defy (ME525)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	Motorola Defy (ME525)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BF5X
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1540 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	4.5 hours	6.7 hours
Standby	320 hours (13.3 days)	238 hours (9.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	Motorola Defy (ME525)
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	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, White • 2GB microSD included CrystalTalk Plus Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	Motorola Defy (ME525)
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