Acer Liquid mini E310
#7983
Sony Ericsson Xperia mini
#7074Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid mini E310
Sony Ericsson Xperia mini
Performance
45.362.7
Camera
12.714.1
Display
33.240.5
Battery
13.112.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
24.827.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.720.7
Summary
- The Acer Liquid mini E310 features a slightly larger 3.2-inch TFT display compared to the 3.0-inch LED-backlit LCD of the Sony Ericsson Xperia mini, both offering a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia mini has a more powerful 1.0 GHz CPU and a better GPU, which may result in smoother operation compared to the 600 MHz CPU of the Liquid mini.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia mini supports autofocus and can record video at 720p, while the Liquid mini is limited to 480p.
- The Liquid mini has a 1300 mAh battery, slightly larger than the 1200 mAh battery in the Xperia mini, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- Software-wise, the Xperia mini runs Android 2.3 and is upgradable to 4.0, while the Liquid mini starts with Android 2.2 and can be upgraded to 2.3, offering a more limited software experience.
- Build quality shows the Xperia mini is lighter and more compact, while the Liquid mini offers a wider range of color options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid mini E310
Sony Ericsson Xperia mini
General
Release Date
2011
2011
Announced
2011
2011
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.2"
3"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~192 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227-1 Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
600 MHz ARM 11
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 200
Adreno 205
Memory
512MB RAM, 512MB
512MB RAM, 320MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
110.4 x 57.5 x 13 mm (4.35 x 2.26 x 0.51 in)
88 x 52 x 16 mm (3.46 x 2.05 x 0.63 in)
Weight
108 g
99 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
blue, pink, silver, black, green, lagoon, cherry, pearl, steel
Black, White, Blue, Dark pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass