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HTC HD mini vs Sony Ericsson Xperia mini

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HTC HD mini Remove phone

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Also known as HTC Photon PA Rating - 8.5
User Rating - 8

Posted: 17 Dec 2009
Market Status: Released

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Remove phone

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Also known as Sony Ericsson ST15i PA Rating - 8.5
User Rating - 7

Posted: 06 May 2011
Market Status: Released

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Design
Device typeSmart phoneSmart phone 
OSWindows Mobile Professional (6.5)Android (2.3) 
Form factorCandybarCandybar 
Dimensions4.09 x 2.27 x 0.46 inches (103.8 x 57.7 x 11.7 mm)3.46 x 2.05 x 0.63 inches (88 x 52 x 16 mm) 
Weight3.88 oz (110 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		3.32 oz (94 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)		 
Side Keys Right: Volume control, Camera shutter 
Colors Black, Pink, Blue, White 
Display
Physical size3.2 inches3.0 inches 
Resolution320 x 480 pixels320 x 480 pixels 
Pixel density

Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is.

180 ppi192 ppi 
Technology

Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.

TFTTFT 
Colors 16 777 216 
TouchscreenCapacitive, Multi-touchCapacitive, Multi-touch 
FeaturesLight sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glassLight sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass 
Battery
Talk time7.25 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		4.50 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)		 
Stand-by time14.2 days (340 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		14.2 days (340 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)		 
Talk time (3G)6.66 hours
the average is 9 h (543 min)		4.50 hours
the average is 9 h (543 min)		 
Stand-by time (3G)20.8 days (500 hours)
the average is 23 days (561 h)		13.8 days (330 hours)
the average is 23 days (561 h)		 
Music playback12.00 hours25.00 hours 
Video playback8.00 hours6.00 hours 
Capacity1200 mAh1200 mAh 
TypeLi - IonLi - Ion 
Hardware
System chip

System chip - Most modern handsets use an advanced chip that includes many of the device’s hardware modules like the processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and sometimes even the wireless radio. This field shows what particular system chip (or System-on-a-Chip) is used in the phone.

 Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 
Processor

Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance.

600 MHzSingle core, 1000 MHz, Scorpion 
Graphics processor Adreno 205 
System memory

System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running.

384 MB RAM / 512 MB ROM512 MB RAM (Dual-channel) / LPDDR2 
Built-in storage 0.32 GB 
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GBmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB 
Camera
Camera5 megapixels5 megapixels 
Flash LED 
FeaturesAuto focusAuto focus, Face detection, Smile detection, Digital zoom, Geo tagging, Self-timer 
Camcorder640x480 (VGA)1280x720 (720p HD) 
Features Digital image stabilization, Video light 
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Multimedia
Music player   
Filter by Album, Artist, Playlists 
Features Album art cover, Background playback, Music recognition 
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, WMA, WAV, M4A (Apple lossless), AMR, MIDIMP3, AAC+, eAAC+, OGG, MIDI 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, WMV, AVI, 3GP, 3G2MPEG4, H.263, H.264 
RadioFMFM, RDS 
Speakers Earpiece, Loudspeaker 
StreamingAudio, VideoAudio, Video 
YouTube playerYesYes 
Internet browsing
BrowserOpera Mobile, supports: supports: HTMLsupports: supports: HTML, XHTML, WAP 2.0, Flash 
Built-in online services supportFacebook, TwitterFacebook, Twitter 
Technology
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
UMTS900, 2100 MHz900, 2100 MHz 
DataHSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 2 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGEHSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 2 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE 
Global RoamingYesYes 
Positioning

Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones.

GPS, A-GPSA-GPS 
NavigationYesTurn-by-turn navigation, Voice navigation, Points of interest (POI) 
Phone features
PhonebookUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring IDUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, To-Do, Document viewer, Calculator (Office 2007, Office 2003, PDF), World clock, Notes (Unlimited entries), Business card reader (Unlimited entries)Calendar, Alarm, Document viewer, Calculator 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input 
E-mailYesIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange 
Instant MessagingYesGoogle Talk 
JAVA

JAVA - J2ME (Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition) is a technology that allows programmers to use the Java programming language and related tools to develop programs for mobile wireless information devices such as cellular phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs). J2ME consists of programming specifications and a special virtual machine, the K Virtual Machine, that allows a J2ME-encoded program to run in the mobile device.

Yes  
GamesYesYes 
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.1, EDRYes 
ProfilesAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Basic Imaging (BIP), Basic Printing (BPP), Dial-up networking (DUN), File Transfer (FTP), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Object Exchange (GOEP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Human Interface Device (HID), Object Push (OPP), Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP), SIM Access (SAP)Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP) 
Wi-Fi802.11 b, gYes 
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0 
ConnectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
FeaturesMass storage deviceMass storage device, USB charging 
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
Charging connectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
OtherTethering, Computer sync, OTA syncDLNA, Computer sync, OTA sync 
Other features
NotificationsHaptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Phone profiles, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneMusic ringtones (MP3, AAC), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer 
OtherVoice recordingVoice recording 
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval

FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC.

   
Date approved

Date approved - Shows the date when the particular phone is approved by the Federal Communications Commission

25 Mar 201028 Jul 2011 
FCC ID value: NM8PB92100 linkFCC ID value: PY7A3880107 link 
FCC measured SAR

FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.

   
Head1.05 W/kg1.00 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz1900 MHz 
Body0.68 W/kg1.19 W/kg 
Measured in1900 MHz1900 MHz 
Availability
Officially announced16 Feb 201006 May 2011 
Scheduled release

Scheduled release - Shows when is the particular phone scheduled to be made available to the public in North America

Q1 2010 (Official)  

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