Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro and the Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro | Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro |
|---|
| Price | $47 | $7,555 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 1,200 mAh | 1,500 mAh |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 3 in | 3.7 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 8.1 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 136 g | 142 g |
| Released | Aug 2011 | Oct 2011 |
Summary: Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro is ahead on battery, screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro is the cheaper option.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro | Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro |
|---|
| Type | LED-backlit LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | LED-backlit LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 3.0 inches | 3.7 inches |
| Resolution | 320 x 480 pixels, HVGA (~192 ppi density) | 480 x 854 pixels (FWVGA) |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass |
| Features | Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine | Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine |
Platform
| Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro | Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro |
|---|
| OS | Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) | Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2 | Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2 |
| CPU | 1.0 GHz Scorpion | 1 GHz Scorpion |
| GPU | Adreno 205 | Adreno 205 |
Memory
| Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro | Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot), up to 32GB (2GB card included) | microSDHC, up to 32GB |
| Internal | 512MB RAM, 400MB storage | 1GB (320 MB user available) |
| RAM | — | 512 MB |
Main Camera
| Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro | Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, AF | 8.1 MP, autofocus, LED flash |
| Features | LED flash | Exmor R sensor |
| Video | 720p | 720p@30fps, continuous autofocus |
Selfie Camera
| Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro | Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro |
|---|
| Single | VGA | VGA |
| Video | — | No |
Battery
| Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro | Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh | Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery |
| Stand-by | Up to 340 h (2G) / Up to 331 h (3G) | Up to 430 h (2G) / Up to 400 h (3G) |
| Talk time | Up to 4 h 30 min (2G) / Up to 5 h 40 min (3G) | Up to 7 h (2G) / Up to 6 h 55 min (3G) |
Body
| Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro | Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro |
|---|
| Dimensions | 92 x 53 x 18 mm (3.62 x 2.09 x 0.71 in) | 120 x 57 x 13.5 mm |
| Weight | 136 g (4.80 oz) | 142 g |
| Keyboard | Slide-out QWERTY | Slide-out QWERTY keyboard |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | Mini-SIM |
Comms
| Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro | Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP, EDR | 2.1, A2DP, EDR |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | Yes, with A-GPS |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS | Stereo FM radio with RDS |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0, USB Host |
Launch
| Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro | Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro |
|---|
| Announced | May 2011 | February 2011 |
| Status | Available. Released August 2011 | — |
| Released | — | October 2011 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro or Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro?
Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro — 1,200 mAh for the Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro versus 1,500 mAh for the Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro.
Which is lighter, Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro or Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro?
Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro — 136 g for the Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro versus 142 g for the Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro.
Which is newer, Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro or Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro?
Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro — Aug 2011 for the Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro versus Oct 2011 for the Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro.
Is the Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro or the Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro rated higher?
We rate the Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro 6/10 and the Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro 6/10.
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