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Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z3 vs Sony Ericsson Xperia mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia mini X Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim) 26Points
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

20.7
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
02Points Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a) Compare Sony Xperia Z3 X
3"
LED

320x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)

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Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)} 26 Advantages Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim) vs Xperia mini (ST15a)} 2 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+3GB LPDDR35 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR
+16GB (12GB available)37 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs1GB (320MB available)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)119%
Thinner
vs16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LED-Backlit LCD
+1080x1920 pixels13 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+424 PPI121%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs192 PPI
+5.2"73%
Larger screen
vs3"
+(back) 20.7MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 2.1MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3100 mAh158%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1200 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Micro-B USB MHL-3Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
152 grams (5.32 ounces)vs+99 grams (3.47 ounces)54%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

16 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+9 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 Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
ModelXperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)Xperia mini (ST15a)
Other model namesSony Xperia Z3 D6633, Sony D6633, Sony PegasusSony Xperia mini ST15, Sony Ericsson Smultron
Country or region available(Global, International)Saudi ArabiaBrazilUnited Arab Emirates
(Global, International), Saudi Arabia, Brazil, United Arab Emirates
(Latin America)BrazilCanadaUSA
(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
BrandSonySony Ericsson
Release date9/1/20148/1/2011
Depth7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in)52 x 88 millimeters (2.05 x 3.46 in)
Weight152 grams (5.32 ounces)99 grams (3.47 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size5.2" inches3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~58.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI192 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
System versionAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatAndroid 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330 578MhzQualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR3512MB LPDDR
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)1GB (320MB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,20)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Back camera (main camera)20.7 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution5248x3936 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsHD (1280x720)
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length25mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, XviD, H.264, H.263, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHL-3Not supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
EP500
Battery capacity3100 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy16 hours4.5 hours
Standby480 hours (20 days)320 hours (13.3 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Copper
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Sony TRILUMINOS display
• Sony Exmor RS sensor
• PlayStation PS4 remote play
• S-Force front Surround speakers
• ANT+ support
• Miracast
• HAC M4/T3
• IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1 meter and 30 minutes
• 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 Z3 (Dual-Sim)Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (ST15a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.78W/kg (head)
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