Category Breakdown
Dell Mini 3i
Sony Ericsson Satio (Idou)
Performance
36.132.0
Camera
39.613.9
Display
33.538.9
Battery
10.310.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
8.623.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.714.7
Summary
- The Dell Mini 3i and Sony Ericsson Satio (Idou) both feature a 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 360 x 640 pixels, but the Satio offers a richer color depth with 16 million colors compared to the Mini 3i's 256, enhancing visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Satio is equipped with a 600 MHz Cortex-A8 CPU and PowerVR SGX GPU, while the Mini 3i has a lower RAM capacity of 256MB.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the Satio boasting a 12 MP rear camera compared to the Mini 3i's 3.15 MP, making it superior for photography.
- Both devices have a 1000 mAh battery, but the Satio supports Wi-Fi connectivity, unlike the Mini 3i.
- The Mini 3i runs on OPhone OS, while the Satio operates on Symbian 9.4, providing different software experiences.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Mini 3i being slightly lighter and slimmer than the Satio.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Dell Mini 3i
Sony Ericsson Satio (Idou)
General
Release Date
2009
2009
Announced
2009
2009
Description
For China
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 16M colors
Resolution
360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~210 ppi density)
360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~210 ppi density)
PPI
360
360
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
600 MHz Cortex-A8
GPU
N/A
PowerVR SGX
Memory
256MB
128MB; 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
12 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
xenon flash, video LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA videocall camera
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
w480p@30fps (via SW update)
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1000 mAh
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
122 x 58.4 x 11.7 mm (4.80 x 2.30 x 0.46 in)
112 x 55 x 13 mm (4.41 x 2.17 x 0.51 in)
Weight
102 g
126 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Passion Red, Oiled Bronze
Black, Silver, Bordeaux
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 7.2/3.6 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, DLNA
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
OPhone OS
Symbian 9.4, Series 60 rel. 5
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity

