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Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i) vs Samsung Galaxy Lite (GT-i5700L)

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

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Lite X Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i) 20Points
3"
LED

320x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
03Points Samsung Galaxy Lite (GT-i5700L) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia mini X
3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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

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!

Xperia mini (ST15i)} 20 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i) vs Galaxy Lite (GT-i5700L)} 3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Lite (GT-i5700L)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core31%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs800MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB SDRAM
+1GB (320MB available)60%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (200MB available)
+99 grams (3.47 ounces)25%
Lighter
vs124 grams (4.34 ounces)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+192 PPI7%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs180 PPI
+(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)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsCIF (352x288)
+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
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+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
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
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+13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)21%
Thinner
3"vs+3.2"7%
Larger screen
1200 mAhvs+1500 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

15 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
320x480 pixels
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Compass
+8 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)Galaxy Lite (GT-i5700L)
 
ModelXperia mini (ST15i)Galaxy Lite (GT-i5700L)
Other model namesSony Xperia mini ST15, Sony Ericsson SmultronGalaxy Lite i5700L, Samsung GT-i5700L
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSony EricssonSamsung
Release date8/1/201111/17/2009
Depth16 millimeters (0.63 inches)13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)
Size (width x height)52 x 88 millimeters (2.05 x 3.46 in)57 x 115 millimeters (2.24 x 4.53 in)
Weight99 grams (3.47 ounces)124 grams (4.34 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i)Galaxy Lite (GT-i5700L)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~58.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~46.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)192 PPI180 PPI
Colors16 million65 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)Galaxy Lite (GT-i5700L)
System versionAndroid 2.3.3 GingerbreadAndroid 1.5 Cupcake
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 2.1 Eclair
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i)Galaxy Lite (GT-i5700L)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM825532bit: Samsung S3C6410
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i)Galaxy Lite (GT-i5700L)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR256MB SDRAM
Internal storage1GB (320MB available)512MB (200MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i)Galaxy Lite (GT-i5700L)
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 Mbps3.6 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 850/2100
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)Galaxy Lite (GT-i5700L)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720)CIF (352x288) 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 registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i)Galaxy Lite (GT-i5700L)
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)Galaxy Lite (GT-i5700L)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, DivX, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i)Galaxy Lite (GT-i5700L)
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)Galaxy Lite (GT-i5700L)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i)Galaxy Lite (GT-i5700L)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
EP500
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.5 hours6.2 hours
Standby320 hours (13.3 days)340 hours (14.2 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i)Galaxy Lite (GT-i5700L)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-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
• DNSe 2.0 (Digital Natural Sound Engine)
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i)Galaxy Lite (GT-i5700L)
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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