Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)

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

5/19/2021 6:18 PM, updated: 5/19/2021 6:39 PM

Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia mini X Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A) 33Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1080x2520

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a) Compare Sony Xperia 5 II X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
LED

320x480

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)

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!

33 Advantages Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)	vs	3 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+8GB LPDDR4X15 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+128GB (110GB available)351 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	1GB (320MB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)100% Thinner	vs	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
+OLEDAdvantage OLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1080x2520 pixels17 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+449 PPI134% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	192 PPI
+6.1"103% Larger screen	vs	3"
+(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP6 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 8MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps277 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1200 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
163 grams (5.71 ounces)	vs	+99 grams (3.47 ounces)65% Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

14 Common items in both devices

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)	Xperia mini (ST15a)
Other model names	ソニーXperia 5 Mark II SO-52A (NTT DoCoMo) 5G	Sony Xperia mini ST15, Sony Ericsson Smultron
Country or region available	Japan	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
Brand	Sony	Sony Ericsson
Release date	9/17/2020	8/1/2011
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
Size (width x height)	68 x 158 millimeters (2.68 x 6.22 in)	52 x 88 millimeters (2.05 x 3.46 in)
Weight	163 grams (5.71 ounces)	99 grams (3.47 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Display type	OLED	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	6.1" inches	3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~80.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2520 pixels (21:9)	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	449 PPI	192 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 6	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR10+	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
System version	Android 10	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available) UFS 3.0	1GB (320MB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G
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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18/13 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 19, 21, 28, 30, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 77, 78, 79)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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 Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.470mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAF3x-optical-zoomOIS 12MP ultrawide f/2.2124°16mm1/2.55"PDAF	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps	HD (1280x720)
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.7" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	21W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	4.5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	320 hours (13.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Grey, Blue, Pink • Cameras with ZEISS optics • Dolby Atmos • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Dynamic vibration system • PS4 Remote Play • DUALSHOCK 4 compatibility	• Colors: Black, Pink, Blue, White • 2GB microSD included • Sony Ericsson UX platform • Sony Ericsson Timescape • Sony Ericsson PlayNow • Wi-Fi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.78W/kg (head)