Samsung Galaxy mini 2 S6500
#8200
Sony Xperia E
#8203Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy mini 2 S6500
Sony Xperia E
Performance
57.357.3
Camera
41.941.9
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.752.7
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy mini 2 S6500 features a 3.27-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the Sony Xperia E has a slightly larger 3.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, both devices use the Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1 chipset, but the Xperia E has a faster 1.0 GHz CPU compared to the 800 MHz CPU of the Galaxy mini 2.
- Both cameras are 3.15 MP, but the Xperia E can record video at 30fps, whereas the Galaxy mini 2 is limited to 25fps.
- The Xperia E also has a larger battery capacity at 1530 mAh compared to the Galaxy mini 2's 1300 mAh.
- On the software side, the Galaxy mini 2 runs Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread), while the Xperia E is equipped with a more recent Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) with Timescape UI, offering a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy mini 2 S6500
Sony Xperia E
General
Release Date
2012
2013
Announced
2012
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.27"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~176 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
CPU
800 MHz Cortex-A5
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
Adreno 200
Adreno 200
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB (2GB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Details
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@25fps
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1530 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1530 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
109.4 x 58.6 x 11.6 mm (4.31 x 2.31 x 0.46 in)
113.5 x 61.8 x 11 mm (4.47 x 2.43 x 0.43 in)
Weight
105.3 g
115.7 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black/Orange
Black, Pink, White
Foldable
✗
✗
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/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
2.1, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), Timescape UI
OS Version
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), Timescape UI
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes