Category Breakdown
HTC HD mini
Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman
Performance
44.362.2
Camera
12.714.1
Display
22.116.0
Battery
12.312.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
24.530.9
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
14.320.9
Summary
- The HTC HD mini features a compact build with dimensions of 103.8 x 57.7 x 11.7 mm and weighs 110g, while the Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman is slightly larger at 106 x 56.5 x 14.2 mm and weighs 115g.
- Both devices have a 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Live with Walkman is superior, equipped with a 1.0 GHz CPU compared to the HD mini's 600 MHz, resulting in better processing capabilities.
- Both have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Live with Walkman supports 720p video recording, whereas the HD mini is limited to 480p.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1200 mAh, but the software experience differs significantly, with the HD mini running Windows Mobile 6.5.3 and the Live with Walkman operating on Android 2.3, which is upgradable to 4.0, providing a more modern interface and features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC HD mini
Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman
General
Release Date
2010
2011
Announced
2010
2011
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.2"
3.2"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
600 MHz ARM 11
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 200
Adreno 205
Memory
384MB RAM, 512MB ROM
320MB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
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
1200 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
103.8 x 57.7 x 11.7 mm (4.09 x 2.27 x 0.46 in)
106 x 56.5 x 14.2 mm (4.17 x 2.22 x 0.56 in)
Weight
110 g
115 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Wi-Fi router
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5.3 Professional, Sense UI
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

