Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a) vs Samsung Infuse 4G (SGH-i997)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia mini vs Samsung Infuse 4G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/19/2013 7:09 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 11:21 AM

Compare Samsung Infuse 4G X Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
LED

320x480

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

15Points Samsung Infuse 4G (SGH-i997) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia mini X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

1.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Infuse 4G (SGH-i997)

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!

3 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	vs	15 Advantages Samsung Infuse 4G (SGH-i997)
+99 grams (3.47 ounces)40% Lighter	vs	139 grams (4.87 ounces)
+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
512MB LPDDR	vs	+512MB LPDDR2Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
1GB (320MB available)	vs	+16GB (13GB available)41 times More internal storage for applications and files
16 millimeters (0.63 inches)	vs	+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)78% Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCD	vs	+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels150% Higher resolution screen
192 PPI	vs	+207 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"	vs	+4.5"50% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
3G HSUPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1200 mAh	vs	+1750 mAh46% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

22 Common items in both devices

1GHz 32bit Single-core

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HD (1280x720)

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	Samsung Infuse 4G (SGH-i997)
Change model
Model	Xperia mini (ST15a)	Infuse 4G (SGH-i997)
Other model names	Sony Xperia mini ST15, Sony Ericsson Smultron	AT&T Samsung Galaxy Infuse 4G i997, Samsung SGH-i997R
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	USA
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Samsung
Release date	8/1/2011	5/15/2011
Depth	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	52 x 88 millimeters (2.05 x 3.46 in)	71 x 132 millimeters (2.8 x 5.2 in)
Weight	99 grams (3.47 ounces)	139 grams (4.87 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	Samsung Infuse 4G (SGH-i997)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	Super AMOLED Plus
Screen size	3" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	192 PPI	207 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	Samsung Infuse 4G (SGH-i997)
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	Samsung Infuse 4G (SGH-i997)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255	32bit: Samsung Exynos 3
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	PowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	Samsung Infuse 4G (SGH-i997)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	1GB (320MB available)	16GB (13GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	Samsung Infuse 4G (SGH-i997)
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	21/3.6 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 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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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)	Samsung Infuse 4G (SGH-i997)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 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	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	Face detection
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)	Samsung Infuse 4G (SGH-i997)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1280x1024 pixels
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)	Samsung Infuse 4G (SGH-i997)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
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+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	Samsung Infuse 4G (SGH-i997)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	3.0 + 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)	Samsung Infuse 4G (SGH-i997)
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)	Samsung Infuse 4G (SGH-i997)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1750 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4.5 hours	8 hours
Standby	320 hours (13.3 days)	400 hours (16.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	Samsung Infuse 4G (SGH-i997)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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, 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 • Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 UI • Touch focus • HAC M3/T3 • DLNA Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)	Samsung Infuse 4G (SGH-i997)
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