Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a) vs Samsung Galaxy Avant (SM-G386T)

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

11/16/2014 7:44 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 5:04 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Avant X Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
LED

480x854

8
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

16Points Samsung Galaxy Avant (SM-G386T) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

0.3mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Avant (SM-G386T)

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!

8 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)	vs	16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Avant (SM-G386T)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+265 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	245 PPI
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+(front) 2MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core85% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+1.5GB LPDDR22 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (320MB available)	vs	+16GB (12GB available)37 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
140 grams (4.9 ounces)	vs	+137 grams (4.8 ounces)2% Lighter
13.5 millimeters (0.53 inches)	vs	+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)36% Thinner
480x854 pixels	vs	+540x960 pixels26% Higher resolution screen
3.7"	vs	+4.5"22% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1500 mAh	vs	+2100 mAh40% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HD (1280x720)

(front) VGA (640x480)

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)	Galaxy Avant (SM-G386T)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Pro (MK16a)	Galaxy Avant (SM-G386T)
Other model names	Sony Xperia Pro MK16, Sony MK16a, SE Iyokan	T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Avant G386T, Samsung SM-G386T
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	USA
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Samsung
Release date	10/18/2011	7/1/2014
Depth	13.5 millimeters (0.53 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	57 x 120 millimeters (2.24 x 4.72 in)	66 x 132.9 millimeters (2.6 x 5.23 in)
Weight	140 grams (4.9 ounces)	137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)	Galaxy Avant (SM-G386T)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.7" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	265 PPI	245 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
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 Pro (MK16a)	Galaxy Avant (SM-G386T)
System version	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)	Galaxy Avant (SM-G386T)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)	Galaxy Avant (SM-G386T)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	1.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	512MB (320MB available)	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)	Galaxy Avant (SM-G386T)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 800/850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat3 850/1700/1900/2100 (Band 1,2,4,5)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 Pro (MK16a)	Galaxy Avant (SM-G386T)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	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	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)	Galaxy Avant (SM-G386T)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	VGA (640x480)
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 Pro (MK16a)	Galaxy Avant (SM-G386T)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)	Galaxy Avant (SM-G386T)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)	Galaxy Avant (SM-G386T)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)	Galaxy Avant (SM-G386T)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	2100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	18 hours
Standby	400 hours (16.7 days)	372 hours (15.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)	Galaxy Avant (SM-G386T)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Silver, Red • 8GB microSD included • Open ES 1.1 • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • Video stabiliser • PlayNow • SE Timescape • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black • Samsung TouchWiz UI • S Voice • ANT+ support Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)	Galaxy Avant (SM-G386T)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.74W/kg (head), 1.5W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.445W/kg (head), 0.251W/kg (body)