Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)

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

9/5/2016 11:22 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:46 PM

Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro X Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i) 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.6"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a) Compare Sony Xperia ion X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
LED

320x480

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)

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19 Advantages Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)	vs	2 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)80% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+16GB (11.49GB available)28 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	1GB (400MB available)
+10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)70% Thinner	vs	18 millimeters (0.71 inches)
+720x1280 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+319 PPI66% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	192 PPI
+4.6"53% Larger screen	vs	3"
+(back) 12MP138% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+(front) 1.3MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1900 mAh58% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1200 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
144 grams (5.04 ounces)	vs	+136 grams (4.76 ounces)6% Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

24 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LED-Backlit LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)	Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
Other model names	Sony Xperia ion 4G LTE Unlocked LT28i, Sony Aoba	Sony Xperia mini Pro SK17, Sony Ericsson Mango
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Sony	Sony Ericsson
Release date	6/4/2012	8/9/2011
Depth	10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)	18 millimeters (0.71 inches)
Size (width x height)	68 x 133 millimeters (2.68 x 5.24 in)	53 x 92 millimeters (2.09 x 3.62 in)
Weight	144 grams (5.04 ounces)	136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	4.6" inches	3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~55% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	319 PPI	192 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine Sony Reality Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
System version	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	16GB (11.49GB available)	1GB (400MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
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	100/50 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (4, 17)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	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 ion (LTE LT28i)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720)
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	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Not supported
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 ion (LTE LT28i)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
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	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500
Battery capacity	1900 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4 hours	5.4 hours
Standby	350 hours (14.6 days)	340 hours (14.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
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	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: Black, White PlayNow • SE Timescape Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Turquoise • 2GB microSD included • Sony Ericsson Timescape • Sony Ericsson UX platform • Sony Ericsson PlayNow • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)	Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Pro (SK17a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.05W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.87W/kg (head)	0.78W/kg (head)