Category Breakdown
Nokia C5 5MP
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini
Performance
37.138.6
Camera
11.312.7
Display
39.124.7
Battery
11.29.1
Build
14.90.2
Connectivity
21.024.5
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
20.913.6
Summary
- The Nokia C5 5MP features a compact build with a weight of 95g and dimensions of 112.3 x 46 x 12.3 mm, while the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini is lighter at 88g and smaller at 83 x 50 x 16 mm.
- Both devices have a TFT display with similar resolutions, but the Xperia X10 mini offers a slightly larger 2.55" screen compared to the C5's 2.2".
- In terms of performance, both phones utilize a 600 MHz ARM 11 CPU, but the Xperia has an advantage with a dedicated Adreno 200 GPU and more RAM at 128MB.
- Both cameras are 5 MP, but the Xperia X10 mini can record video at 30fps, while the C5 is limited to 15fps.
- The C5 has a 1050mAh battery, slightly larger than the Xperia's 950mAh, and runs on Symbian 9.3, while the Xperia operates on Android 1.6, upgradable to 2.1, offering a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia C5 5MP
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini
General
Release Date
2011
2010
Announced
2011
2010
Description
Also known as C5-00 5 MP
Also known as Sony Ericsson Robyn
Display
Size
2.2"
2.55"
Type
TFT, 16M colors
TFT (65K effective)
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~157 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
CPU
600 MHz ARM 11
600 MHz ARM 11
GPU
N/A
Adreno 200
Memory
270MB 256MB RAM 512MB ROM
128MB
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
Dual-LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA videocall camera
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@15fps
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1050 mAh
950 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1050 mAh battery (BL-5CT)
Non-removable Li-Po 950 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
112.3 x 46 x 12.3 mm, 56.2 cc (4.42 x 1.81 x 0.48 in)
83 x 50 x 16 mm (3.27 x 1.97 x 0.63 in)
Weight
95 g
88 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Warm Grey, All Black
Gold, Pearl White, Black, Pink, Lime, Red, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.16 W/kg (head) 0.86 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot (v2.2 or higher)
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP, EDR
2.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS; Ovi Maps 3.0
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Symbian 9.3, Series 60 rel. 3.2
Android 1.6 (Donut), upgradable to 2.1 (Eclair)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

