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Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a) vs Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)

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

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Compare Sony Xperia ion X Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a) 02Points
2.55"
TFT

240x320

5
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

930
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.6"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)

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 pro (U20a)} 2 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a) vs Xperia ion (3G LT28h)} 27 Advantages Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)20%
Lighter
vs144 grams (5.04 ounces)
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MBvs+1GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (128MB available)vs+16GB (11.49GB available)91 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
17 millimeters (0.67 inches)vs+10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)60%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels11 times
Higher resolution screen
157 PPIvs+319 PPI103%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.55"vs+4.6"80%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 12MP138%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.1 Eclairvs+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192%
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+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
930 mAhvs+1900 mAh104%
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
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

17 Common items in both devices
Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Compass
+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 X10 mini pro (U20a)Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
ModelXperia X10 mini pro (U20a)Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Other model namesSony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro U20, SE MimmiSony Xperia ion HSPA LT28h, Sony Aoba
Country or region available(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSony EricssonSony
Release date6/29/20106/4/2012
Depth17 millimeters (0.67 inches)10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)52 x 90 millimeters (2.05 x 3.54 in)68 x 133 millimeters (2.68 x 5.24 in)
Weight120 grams (4.2 ounces)144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size2.55" inches4.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~43% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)157 PPI319 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredSony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
Sony Reality Display

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
System versionAndroid 1.6 DonutAndroid 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware updateAndroid 2.1 EclairAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM722732bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
RAM memory256MB1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage256MB (128MB available)16GB (11.49GB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/2 Mbps21/5.76 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 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels12 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 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 focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
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 X10 mini pro (U20a)Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity930 mAh1900 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy3.5 hours4 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)350 hours (14.6 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
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, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Red, Pink
• 2GB microSD included
• SE UX platform
• SE Timescape
• SE PlayNow
Java framework
• Colors: Black, Red
PlayNow
• SE Timescape
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro (U20a)Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.08W/kg (head), 0.97W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.02W/kg (head)
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