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Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a) vs Sony Xperia 5

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini vs Sony Xperia 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia 5 X Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a) 03Points
2.55"
TFT

240x320

5
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

950
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.1"
OLED

1080x2520

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3140
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 5

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 X10 mini (E10a)} 3 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a) vs Xperia 5} 37 Advantages Sony Xperia 5
+88 grams (3.08 ounces)86%
Lighter
vs164 grams (5.74 ounces)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)7 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MBvs+6GB LPDDR4X23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (128MB available)vs+128GB (109GB available)871 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC63 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
16 millimeters (0.63 inches)vs+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)95%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+1 billion15384 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+1080x2520 pixels34 times
Higher resolution screen
157 PPIvs+449 PPI186%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.55"vs+6.1"139%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.1 Eclairvs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 1600 Mbps221 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
950 mAhvs+3140 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

11 Common items in both devices
LED flash
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+4 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)Sony Xperia 5
 
ModelXperia X10 mini (E10a)Xperia 5
Other model namesSony Ericsson Xperia X10 E10a, Sony Ericsson E10aSony Xperia 5 J8210, J8270, J9210, Sony Horus
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSony EricssonSony
Release date5/1/201010/2/2019
Depth16 millimeters (0.63 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)50 x 83 millimeters (1.97 x 3.27 in)68 x 158 millimeters (2.68 x 6.22 in)
Weight88 grams (3.08 ounces)164 grams (5.74 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)Sony Xperia 5
Display typeTFT LCDOLED
Screen size2.55" inches6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~48.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~80.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels1080x2520 pixels (21:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)157 PPI449 PPI
Colors65 thousand1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 6
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredHDR10+

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)Sony Xperia 5
System versionAndroid 1.6 DonutAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 2.1 EclairAndroid 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)Sony Xperia 5
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM722764bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)Sony Xperia 5
RAM memory256MB6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256MB (128MB available)128GB (109GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)Sony Xperia 5
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/2 Mbps1600/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat19 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)Sony Xperia 5
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels(triple camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.416mm1/3.4"1.0µm
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.6 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.6" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredOIS (5-axis): Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)Sony Xperia 5
Front camera (secondary)Not supported8 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)Sony Xperia 5
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)Sony Xperia 5
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)Sony Xperia 5
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)Sony Xperia 5
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity950 mAh3140 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy3.5 hoursfeature not registered
Standby360 hours (15 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)Sony Xperia 5
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Gold, Pearl White, Black, Pink, Lime, Red, Silver
• 2GB microSD included
• Touch focus
• SE UX platform
• SE Timescape
• SE PlayNow
Java framework
• Colors: Blue, Red, Black, Grey
• Display: 21:9, DCI-P3 100%, HDR BT.2020
• Triluminos display, X-Reality Engine
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• Dolby Atmos sound
• USB Power Delivery 2.0

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (E10a)Sony Xperia 5
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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