Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a) vs Motorola FlipOut

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

5/25/2013 3:16 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 11:21 AM

Compare Motorola FlipOut X Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
LED

320x480

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

00Point Motorola FlipOut Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia mini X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.8"
TFT

320x240

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1170
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!

16 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	vs	0 Advantage Motorola FlipOut
+1GHz 32bit Single-core75% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	600MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB (320MB available)113% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (150MB available)
+99 grams (3.47 ounces)21% Lighter	vs	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
+16 millimeters (0.63 inches)6% Thinner	vs	17 millimeters (0.67 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+320x480 pixels100% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x240 pixels
+192 PPI34% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	143 PPI
+3"7% Larger screen	vs	2.8"
+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+HD (1280x720)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	CIF (352x288)
+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.1 Eclair
+1200 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1170 mAh
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported

19 Common items in both devices

512MB LPDDR / 512MB

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Only digital zoom

3G HSUPA

7.2 Mbps

Capacitive

Multitouch

+12 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	Motorola FlipOut
Change model
Model	Xperia mini (ST15a)	Motorola FlipOut
Other model names	Sony Xperia mini ST15, Sony Ericsson Smultron	Motorola FlipOut MB511, Motorola FlipOut ME511
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Motorola
Release date	8/1/2011	6/16/2010
Depth	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)	17 millimeters (0.67 inches)
Size (width x height)	52 x 88 millimeters (2.05 x 3.46 in)	67 x 67 millimeters (2.64 x 2.64 in)
Weight	99 grams (3.47 ounces)	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	Motorola FlipOut
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3" inches	2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~54.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	320x240 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	192 PPI	143 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 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)	Motorola FlipOut
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	Android 2.1 Eclair
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)	Motorola FlipOut
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255	32bit: TI OMAP 3410
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	PowerVR SGX530
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	Motorola FlipOut
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	512MB
Internal storage	1GB (320MB available)	512MB (150MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	Motorola FlipOut
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
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	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CSD, HSCSD, 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 FlipOut
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720)	CIF (352x288) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	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
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)	Motorola FlipOut
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 FlipOut
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, DivX, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	Motorola FlipOut
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)	Motorola FlipOut
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 FlipOut
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1170 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4.5 hours	4.5 hours
Standby	320 hours (13.3 days)	380 hours (15.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	Motorola FlipOut
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, 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
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Retractable 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: White, Green, Red, Raspberry, Blue, Licorice, Saffron • 2GB microSD included • MOTOBLUR UI v1.5 with Live Widgets • CrystalTalk Plus • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	Motorola FlipOut
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