Sony Ericsson Xperia mini vs Sony Ericsson Xperia X8
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Sony Ericsson Xperia mini
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Sony Ericsson Xperia X8
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Sony Ericsson Xperia mini
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Sony Ericsson Xperia mini
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Sony Ericsson Xperia mini | Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 3 | 3 |
| Panel Type | LCD | — |
| Resolution Height | 480 | 480 |
| Resolution Width | 320 | 320 |
| PPI | 192 | 192 |
| Glass Type | Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass |
| Screen-to-body | 58.6 | 50.1 |
Platform
| Spec | Sony Ericsson Xperia mini | Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 1.0 GHz Scorpion | 600 MHz ARM 11 |
| GPU | Adreno 205 | Adreno 200 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2 | Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 2.3 | 1.6 |
Memory
| Spec | Sony Ericsson Xperia mini | Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included | microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included |
| Variants | 0.3125GB | 0.125GB 0.1640625GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Sony Ericsson Xperia mini | Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p | 480p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP | 3.15 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Sony Ericsson Xperia mini | Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 1200 | 1200 |
| music play | Up to 25 h | Up to 23 h 40 min |
| stand by | Up to 340 h (2G) / Up to 320 h (3G) | Up to 446 h (2G) / Up to 476 h (3G) |
| talk time | Up to 4 h 30 min (2G) / Up to 4 h 30 min (3G) | Up to 4 h 45 min (2G) / Up to 5 h 40 min (3G) |
Body
| Spec | Sony Ericsson Xperia mini | Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Mini-SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 88 | 99 |
| Thickness (mm) | 16 | 15 |
| Weight (g) | 99 | 104 |
| Width (mm) | 52 | 54 |
Launch
| Spec | Sony Ericsson Xperia mini | Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2011, May. Released 2011, August | 2010, June. Released 2010, September |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Sony Ericsson Xperia mini | Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 900, 2100 | HSDPA 900, 2100 |
| Speed | HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps | HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA |
Connectivity
| Spec | Sony Ericsson Xperia mini | Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS | GPS, A-GPS |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS | Stereo FM radio, RDS |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 3 |
Sound
| Spec | Sony Ericsson Xperia mini | Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Sony Ericsson Xperia mini | Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 |
|---|---|---|
| browser | HTML, Adobe Flash | HTML |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Sony Ericsson Xperia mini and Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Sony Ericsson Xperia mini reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 5 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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