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Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i) vs Sony Ericsson G900

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia mini vs Sony Ericsson G900 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Ericsson G900 X Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i) 22Points
3"
LED

320x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
2.4"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

950
mAh

(Removable)

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

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Xperia mini (ST15i)} 22 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i) vs G900} 2 Advantages Sony Ericsson G900
+1GHz 32bit Single-core4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs208MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs128MB SDRAM
+1GB (320MB available)100%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs256MB (160MB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 8GB Memory Stick micro M2
+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
+320x480 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+192 PPI15%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs167 PPI
+3"25%
Larger screen
vs2.4"
+HD (1280x720)11 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs3G UMTS
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps18 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G UMTS) 0.384 Mbps
+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
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1200 mAh26%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs950 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsproprietary audio output
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your 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]
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+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 millimeters (0.51 inches)23%
Thinner
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies

9 Common items in both devices
99 grams (3.47 ounces)
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
FM (RDS)
+2 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i)Sony Ericsson G900
 
ModelXperia mini (ST15i)Sony Ericsson G900
Other model namesSony Xperia mini ST15, Sony Ericsson SmultronSony Ericsson G900, SE Tyra
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSony EricssonSony Ericsson
Release date8/1/20115/1/2008
Depth16 millimeters (0.63 inches)13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)52 x 88 millimeters (2.05 x 3.46 in)49 x 106 millimeters (1.93 x 4.17 in)
Weight99 grams (3.47 ounces)99 grams (3.47 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i)Sony Ericsson G900
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3" inches2.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~58.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~34.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)192 PPI167 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)Sony Ericsson G900
System versionAndroid 2.3.3 GingerbreadSymbian 9.1 S60 3rd Edition
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i)Sony Ericsson G900
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM825532bit: Philips Nexperia PNX4008
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 208MHz ARM926EJ (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i)Sony Ericsson G900
RAM memory512MB LPDDR128MB SDRAM
Internal storage1GB (320MB available)256MB (160MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 8GB Memory Stick micro M2
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i)Sony Ericsson G900
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 Mbps0.384 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, GPRS, UMTS
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)Sony Ericsson G900
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720)QVGA (320x240) 15 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
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 focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i)Sony Ericsson G900
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedQCIF (176x144)
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)Sony Ericsson G900
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV3GP, MPEG4
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, AAC, MIDI

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i)Sony Ericsson G900
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jackproprietary audio output
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i)Sony Ericsson G900
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i)Sony Ericsson G900
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
EP500
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BST-33
Battery capacity1200 mAh950 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.5 hours12 hours
Standby320 hours (13.3 days)380 hours (15.8 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i)Sony Ericsson G900
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerWAP, HTML
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: Dark Red, Dark Brown
• Touch focus
• StickyNotes
• TrackID music recognition
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15i)Sony Ericsson G900
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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