Sony Xperia Go (ST27i) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)

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

8/6/2012 7:40 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 5:04 PM

Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro X Sony Xperia Go (ST27i) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
LED

320x480

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1305
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a) Compare Sony Xperia Go X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
LED

480x854

8
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)

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10 Advantages Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)	vs	9 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core14% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+8GB (4GB available)12 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (320MB available)
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)27% Lighter	vs	140 grams (4.9 ounces)
+9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)38% Thinner	vs	13.5 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
320x480 pixels	vs	+480x854 pixels167% Higher resolution screen
165 PPI	vs	+265 PPI61% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"	vs	+3.7"6% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+(front) 2MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
1305 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

25 Common items in both devices

512MB LPDDR2

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LED-Backlit LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Go (ST27i)	Xperia Pro (MK16a)
Other model names	Sony Xperia Go ST27, Sony ST27i, Sony Lotus	Sony Xperia Pro MK16, Sony MK16a, SE Iyokan
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
Brand	Sony	Sony Ericsson
Release date	7/1/2012	10/18/2011
Depth	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)	13.5 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)	60.3 x 111 millimeters (2.37 x 4.37 in)	57 x 120 millimeters (2.24 x 4.72 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	140 grams (4.9 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~54.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~55.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	265 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)
System version	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)
Chipset	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available)	512MB (320MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 900/2100	UMTS 800/850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CSD, 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 Go (ST27i)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 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	feature not registered	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	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	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 Xperia Go (ST27i)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1305 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5.5 hours	7 hours
Standby	460 hours (19.2 days)	400 hours (16.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White, Black, Yellow • Sony Reality Display • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • 3D surround sound • Sony xLOUD • Video stabiliser • WiFi hotspot • IP67 certified: dust and water proof Java framework	• Colors: Black, Silver, Red • 8GB microSD included • Open ES 1.1 • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • Video stabiliser • PlayNow • SE Timescape • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.12W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.89W/kg (head)	feature not registered