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Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i) vs LG Swift GT540

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia mini vs LG Swift GT540 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG Swift GT540 X Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i) 19Points
3"
LED

320x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i)

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Xperia mini (ST15i)} 19 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i) vs Swift GT540} 2 Advantages LG Swift GT540
+1GHz 32bit Single-core75%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs600MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB SDRAM
+1GB (320MB available)146%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs256MB (130MB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+99 grams (3.47 ounces)16%
Lighter
vs115 grams (4.03 ounces)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.1 Eclair
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs3G HSDPA
+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
vsResistive
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
16 millimeters (0.63 inches)vs+12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)24%
Thinner
1200 mAhvs+1500 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

17 Common items in both devices
320x480 pixels
192 PPI
3"
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
7.2 Mbps
Accelerometer
+10 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 (ST15i)LG Swift GT540
 
ModelXperia mini (ST15i)Swift GT540
Other model namesSony Xperia mini ST15, Sony Ericsson SmultronLG GT540 Swift, LG-GT540
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandSony EricssonLG
Release date8/1/20115/1/2010
Depth16 millimeters (0.63 inches)12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)52 x 88 millimeters (2.05 x 3.46 in)109 x 54.5 millimeters (4.29 x 2.15 in)
Weight99 grams (3.47 ounces)115 grams (4.03 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i)LG Swift GT540
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3" inches3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~58.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~45.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)192 PPI192 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i)LG Swift GT540
System versionAndroid 2.3.3 GingerbreadAndroid 1.6 Donut
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 2.1 Eclair
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i)LG Swift GT540
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM825532bit: Qualcomm MSM7227
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i)LG Swift GT540
RAM memory512MB LPDDR256MB SDRAM
Internal storage1GB (320MB available)256MB (130MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i)LG Swift GT540
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps7.2/0.384 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i)LG Swift GT540
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720)VGA (640x480) 15 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i)LG Swift GT540
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i)LG Swift GT540
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i)LG Swift GT540
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i)LG Swift GT540
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i)LG Swift GT540
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
EP500
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
LGIP-400N
Battery capacity1200 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.5 hours6.3 hours
Standby320 hours (13.3 days)500 hours (20.8 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i)LG Swift GT540
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot 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, Pink
• 2GB microSD included
• LG 3Way Sync
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i)LG Swift GT540
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.78W/kg (head)feature not registered
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