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Xiaomi Poco M5s (128GB/4GB) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Poco M5s vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Active phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Active X Xiaomi Poco M5s (128GB/4GB) 29Points
6.43"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a) Compare Xiaomi Poco M5s X
3"
LED

320x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Poco M5s (128GB/4GB)

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!

Poco M5s (128GB/4GB)} 29 Advantages Xiaomi Poco M5s (128GB/4GB) vs Xperia Active (ST17a)} 6 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
+2.05GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR4X7 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+128GB (101GB available)322 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs1GB (320MB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)99%
Thinner
vs16.5 millimeters (0.65 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LED-Backlit LCD
+1080x2400 pixels16 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+409 PPI113%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs192 PPI
+6.43"114%
Larger screen
vs3"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP14 times
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
vsNot supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 13MPAdvantage
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 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1200 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
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]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
179 grams (6.27 ounces)vs+111 grams (3.89 ounces)61%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensorvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
IP53 certifiedvs+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

17 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Poco M5s (128GB/4GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
ModelPoco M5s (128GB/4GB)Xperia Active (ST17a)
Other model namesPOCO M5s 4GSony Ericsson Xperia active ST17, ST17a
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Latin America)BrazilCanadaUSA
(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
BrandXiaomiSony Ericsson
Release date9/5/2022, Announced: 9/1/202210/1/2011
Depth8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)16.5 millimeters (0.65 inches)
Size (width x height)74.5 x 160.46 millimeters (2.93 x 6.32 in)55 x 92 millimeters (2.17 x 3.62 in)
Weight179 grams (6.27 ounces)111 grams (3.89 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP53 certified: protection against dust and splashingIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Xiaomi Poco M5s (128GB/4GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size6.43" inches3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~53% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)409 PPI192 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Dragontrail Glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display features450nits[typ], 1100nits[peak]
DCI-P3
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Poco M5s (128GB/4GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
System versionAndroid 12Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User InterfaceMIUI 13feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Poco M5s (128GB/4GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Helio G95 (MT6785V) (12nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.05GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G76 MC4 (900MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Poco M5s (128GB/4GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage128GB (101GB available)
UFS 2.2
1GB (320MB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Poco M5s (128GB/4GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
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 / Upload300/150 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 Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Poco M5s (128GB/4GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
64 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
5 megapixels
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/1.97" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.7µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extras1080p@120fps
720p@960fps
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Poco M5s (128GB/4GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.06" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Poco M5s (128GB/4GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, eAAC+, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Poco M5s (128GB/4GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Poco M5s (128GB/4GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Poco M5s (128GB/4GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, watts33W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy36 hours (1.5 days)5.5 hours
Standby720 hours (30 days)335 hours (14 days)

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Poco M5s (128GB/4GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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, Blue
• Protective case included
• Colors: Orange/black, White/black
• 2GB microSD included
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Poco M5s (128GB/4GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.12W/kg (head), 1.07W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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