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[Q] Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini PRO vs Samsung Galaxy Ace

Hey guys, even though this is a developer forum I can't find a place with more informed people to ask this question
Which one should I buy, given that they will both cost the same to me?
Thank you

I'm not trying to be rude but they're both some pretty lame ass phones afaik. How much do you wanna spend? Maybe you can find some better deals...

vnvman said:
I'm not trying to be rude but they're both some pretty lame ass phones afaik. How much do you wanna spend? Maybe you can find some better deals...
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I don't want to spend much and there ain't better deals for the price range I am looking at.
Anyway those are the only choices I have, so please just compare them to each other.
Thank you

gtype said:
Hey guys, even though this is a developer forum I can't find a place with more informed people to ask this question
Which one should I buy, given that they will both cost the same to me?
Thank you
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Galaxy Ace, compared to x10 its thinner and has bigger screen camera quality is same on both [video quality is better on Eric].
But overall I would recommend you to go for Ace as you can customize if according to your need.
x10 mini has problems rooting and flashing and all, whereas Ace doesn't, hence you can improvise on any aspect you wish with Ace when you get bored of stock Ui or firmware :]
And also you can completely change your Ace into Xperia if you want here is the link [ http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1324628 ]

beyondfreaks said:
Galaxy Ace, compared to x10 its thinner and has bigger screen camera quality is same on both [video quality is better on Eric].
But overall I would recommend you to go for Ace as you can customize if according to your need.
x10 mini has problems rooting and flashing and all, whereas Ace doesn't, hence you can improvise on any aspect you wish with Ace when you get bored of stock Ui or firmware :]
And also you can completely change your Ace into Xperia if you want here is the link [ http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1324628 ]
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Thanks for answering, but you left me even more confused than I was about the Xperia.
Were you talking about the Xperia X10 mini pro or the Xperia mini pro?
http://www.compare-cellphones.org/Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-mini-pro-vs-Sony-Ericsson-Xperia-X10-mini-pro
I was not talking about the X10 one, which is why I am asking.
Thank you

gtype said:
I don't want to spend much and there ain't better deals for the price range I am looking at.
Anyway those are the only choices I have, so please just compare them to each other.
Thank you
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Ok nvm then
I'd say go for the Ace, it has a faster processor and some actual support here on xda: with a slight oc and a custom rom it should be quite smooth. It also has a newer version of Android out of the box and as Samsung tweeted a while ago it might even receive the ICS update at some point in the second half of 2012.

vnvman said:
Ok nvm then
I'd say go for the Ace, it has a faster processor and some actual support here on xda: with a slight oc and a custom rom it should be quite smooth. It also has a newer version of Android out of the box and as Samsung tweeted a while ago it might even receive the ICS update at some point in the second half of 2012.
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Again, the must be some confusion about the Xperia one. The Xperia I am talking about has faster processor,faster GPU and more RAM compared to the Ace. But less battery and smaller screen. Since this will be my first smartphone I though I would ask since I have no idea how important the screen size is (3.5 vs 3.0 in this case).
Also, support in this site is also important, since I would rather have a slightly worst phone if it had more developers working on it and more support for custom roms etc.

vnvman said:
Ok nvm then
I'd say go for the Ace, it has a faster processor and some actual support here on xda: with a slight oc and a custom rom it should be quite smooth. It also has a newer version of Android out of the box and as Samsung tweeted a while ago it might even receive the ICS update at some point in the second half of 2012.
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I think you are still thinking that he/she is talking about the x10 mini(pro).
because the SE Xperia mini (pro) has gingerbread and will get ics. It also has 1 ghz processor(oc-able), which is better than the ace's, i think.
Btw the x10 mini's do have great support at this forum.
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darrie1 said:
I think you are still thinking that he/she is talking about the x10 mini(pro).
because the SE Xperia mini (pro) has gingerbread and will get ics. It also has 1 ghz processor(oc-able), which is better than the ace's, i think.
Btw the x10 mini's do have great support at this forum.
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I'm a he
Yes I am not talking about the X10, and it does have better specs than ace, (1GHz CPU vs 800MHz, 512MB RAM vs 278, 320MB Internal Mem vs 158MB, Adreno 205 GPU vs Adreno 200 GPU). But specs are not everything so please keep the comments coming, specially if you have one of them, or experience with both Sony Ericsson and Samsung.

gtype said:
I'm a he
Yes I am not talking about the X10, and it does have better specs than ace, (1GHz CPU vs 800MHz, 512MB RAM vs 278, 320MB Internal Mem vs 158MB, Adreno 205 GPU vs Adreno 200 GPU). But specs are not everything so please keep the comments coming, specially if you have one of them, or experience with both Sony Ericsson and Samsung.
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I never really used the Galaxy Ace, but I used Xperia Mini Pro a little (at a store here in my city), everthing was stock, but that think is nice looking, keyboard is perfect, it's fast and things other guys said, better hardware, will receive ICS, etc.
I would go with Mini Pro, but I am a SE fanboy, so...
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sorry.
back on topic, I was going for the Xperia when I read there are troubles with noise or something. maybe the ace is safer?

Galaxy Ace 2 Or Sony Xperia U?

What Phone Would You Pick?

Xperia U. Transparent strip with manner colours and Sony. .. Win
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Xperia U hands down. Never really into plasticky phones.

Xperia U
Flawless victory

Xperia U

Samsung Ace 2 is better than Sony Xperia U
why are you telling him to buy Sony Xperia U when clearly Samsung Ace 2 is better?
Samsung Ace 2 has more ram and a microSD slot, Sony Xperia U doesn`t have a microSD and only 512 MB RAM
they both use the same NovaThor U8500 but Samsung underclocked it to 800MHz so it uses less battery
compare them here: http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=4437&idPhone2=4559#results

Derzis said:
Samsung Ace 2 is better than Sony Xperia U
why are you telling him to buy Sony Xperia U when clearly Samsung Ace 2 is much better?
Samsung Ace 2 has more ram and a microSD slot, Sony Xperia U doesn`t have a microSD
they both use the same NovaThor U8500 but Samsung underclocked it to 800MHz so it uses less battery
compare them here: http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=4437&idPhone2=4559#results
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Yes, it does not have a SD Slot. But if gonna buy a smartphone like this, you won't use much more space (4 GB for user, not total.)
And Sony wins with the specs and features of U.
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Xperia u!!!!
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I think galaxy is better
the scree of galaxy is better

augustuszhang said:
the scree of galaxy is better
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I consider this a taste thing: I always found the vivid colors of BRAVIA Engine better then anything else ( yea, even better than AMOLED yellowish ones).
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I love the design of Xperia U.. it looks exactly like Xperia S.. I gotta pick it even though i'm a bit Sammy Boy! XD

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Xperia U with live sound

The U is so amazing for a low end device, very good design and solid quality. The Ace 2 looks like an uninspiring piece of crap if you put it side by side with the Sony. It may have slightly better specs but man, at this price it's no night and day difference at all. I'd go for the U. The Lumia 610 will have a very hard time in this price range with that bad boy around.
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Derzis said:
Samsung Ace 2 is better than Sony Xperia U
why are you telling him to buy Sony Xperia U when clearly Samsung Ace 2 is better?
Samsung Ace 2 has more ram and a microSD slot, Sony Xperia U doesn`t have a microSD and only 512 MB RAM
they both use the same NovaThor U8500 but Samsung underclocked it to 800MHz so it uses less battery
compare them here: http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=4437&idPhone2=4559#results
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I'm Not Gonna Buy It I Just Wanted To Know
And Uh Btw... I Already Had My Answer Anyways

Felimenta97 said:
Yes, it does not have a SD Slot. But if gonna buy a smartphone like this, you won't use much more space (4 GB for user, not total.)
And Sony wins with the specs and features of U.
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The Storage Is A Serious Issue Though
I Mean Ganster Rio From Gameloft Clogs Up Almost 2GB Of Game Data

vnvman said:
The U is so amazing for a low end device, very good design and solid quality. The Ace 2 looks like an uninspiring piece of crap if you put it side by side with the Sony. It may have slightly better specs but man, at this price it's no night and day difference at all. I'd go for the U. The Lumia 610 will have a very hard time in this price range with that bad boy around.
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It's Not Low End
The Galaxy Mini/Apollo/Gio Is Low End
And For Me... Specs Are King Of The Hill

It depends
Well, both devices have their pros and disadvantages, the xperia U has a faster processor and a really good screen due to the bravia engine. What it's bad about it is the 4gb memory without sd card slot, so you need to think about it if you listen to a lot of music and take a lot of pictures. I'm not a big fan of samsung because the materials feel really cheap.
In my opinion, the xperia U is waaay much better, you can consider the Xperia P too

Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 is much better. The Xperia U is 100% plastic too so don't listen to these trolls.
In terms of specs Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 wins no contest. The Xperia U has an extremely laggy UI and browser which is very disappointing

CuBE_ said:
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 is much better. The Xperia U is 100% plastic too so don't listen to these trolls.
In terms of specs Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 wins no contest. The Xperia U has an extremely laggy UI and browser which is very disappointing
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Are you serious? Timescape is way lighter than TouchWiz. It is plastic? And? I bet it feels better than Ace. Browser, wait a little until ICS. And the design? Sorry, the same design being used by over 2 years is better than something new every year? And I think you didn't see the awesomeness of the BRAVIA Engine and the colour changing Transparent Bar
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Ace 2 is upgradable to Android ICS 4.0 and has a microSD slot

[Q] Single Core or Dual Core phone which to buy

Hi,
I am currently tight on budget and the only phones i can afford are Sony Xperia Neo V or Sony Xperia U.
My main usage will be trying out different roms on the phone, medium gaming, browsing. Camera on both phones is enough for my requirement.
After buying any of the phone i will have to use it atleast for 1 year or 2.
Concerns:
Considering todays market and this multiple core talk should i go for Sony Xperia U?
Sony Xperia U has no expandable memory, will it be a problem from modding perspective?
Is dual core necessary to stay relevant for upcoming android os ?

bunkmaster said:
Hi,
I am currently tight on budget and the only phones i can afford are Sony Xperia Neo V or Sony Xperia U.
My main usage will be trying out different roms on the phone, medium gaming, browsing. Camera on both phones is enough for my requirement.
After buying any of the phone i will have to use it atleast for 1 year or 2.
Concerns:
Considering todays market and this multiple core talk should i go for Sony Xperia U?
Sony Xperia U has no expandable memory, will it be a problem from modding perspective?
Is dual core [/B]necessary to stay relevant for upcoming android os ?
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DUALCORE single wont be able to keep up with upcoming games android os etc if you need a budget phone look on the internet for a galaxy s2 i have seen them for £200 do some looking around and you will find a good price
but if you cant get the dualcore one single core is for windows

deadlocked007 said:
Better yet look for an evo 3d heard they were going for the sub 200 price
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evo 3d you serious ? very heavy sarcasm

Please use the Q&A Forum for questions &
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You didn't actually say your budget and the prices for the phones you've listed.
Based on what you've actually said, go for the Xperia U. Dual core will make a world of difference if you plan to game "medium". Single core in my opinion is dying out. One worry about both phones though, is the fact that they both only have 512mb of RAM. That's a little small in my opinion.
Back to the thing about budget, SGS2s can now be purchased for under $400 AUD if you look around. That would be the best deal for your money - if you could afford it.
On top of that, the Xperia U looks much better

Suggest Me a phone

Can some one suggest me a good phone from 500$ to 550$ .. !!
I want to buy a good phone,so wanted to some suggestions.

No body is there to suggest
Edward Cullen

Avilove.Cullen said:
No body is there to suggest
Edward Cullen
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Go for Xperia P
dual core 1GHz
1GB RAM
16GB inbuilt
qHD display
8mp & 1.3mp with 1080 FULL HD Video REC
400MALI

but i came to know that micro sim is used ..

Avilove.Cullen said:
but i came to know that micro sim is used ..
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then u can go for sensation but u need to extend ur buget then but a good deal..
or go for xperia u if memory card is not a mater
or u can go for GS advance or ace 2 no dual core and only 220 GPU adrino
if u r ok with single processor then best option is xperia neo v or ray
ray is best as per camera option & display including sound...

galaxy SII ??

Avilove.Cullen said:
galaxy SII ??
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dont know its price may be 28000rs=600$-650$
not sure

go for samsung galaxy nexus!!!!!
its around 24000INR = 430$

Go for motorola atrix 2...it is 21000 Rs. (380 USD)
It is a high end phone at a great price
1ghz dual core processor, 8Mp camera capable of full HD (1080p) recording, 0.3 front camera, 4.3 inch display, nice battery life and most important lots of development

Harryhades said:
go for samsung galaxy nexus!!!!!
its around 24000INR = 430$
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I am bit confused between nexus and sII

Thread moved to General Q&A.

Suggest you a phone...
Go sim only until you can decide what you actually want from the device.
No point someone else saying buy this as I could say buy a Nokia as I like the hardware and it does what I want it to.
Go to some phone shops and have a play with some of the devices and don't let the sales rep push you into buying a phone just cause it's there.
Once you have played with the phone you like the look feel of. Go home. research it on the internet. are there any problems? Chances are someone has done a youtube review of it and will give you the pros and cons. At the moment I'm trying to find a device that meets the following criteria
If nokia bring out a device before android that meets this then I'll be going over to Windows OS.
1080 p video recording
Wifi N
hdmi out
Dual Mics
olded display
small footprint Not Samsung galaxy 3s
NFC
BT 4.0
4g
Micro SD expansion slot
12mp camera or greater.

ill go with Galaxy S2 or ATT Skyrocket version... both are good imo!!

FREAK0N said:
ill go with Galaxy S2 or ATT Skyrocket version... both are good imo!!
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I am also thinking of s2 as it's development is good over here. !

I vote for S2 as previous people. I was concerned about if it is convenient for calls before buying, but everything is just great (camera, lot of camera modes like panorama, responsive GUI, etc).

yeah i am going to buy it only

Avilove.Cullen said:
I am bit confused between nexus and sII
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I just picked up a Galaxy Nexus. I had the GSII when it first came out but the GS3 is just that much better. Is that out of your range? Have you checked Swappa.com?
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Avilove.Cullen said:
I am also thinking of s2 as it's development is good over here. !
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yea... the S2 develop is good... but not the skyrocket... well.. actually the skyrocket dev is not as advanced as the normal S2... but is good enoght (i own one) so is up to you... there are few diferences...
S2 1.2Ghz Dual Core
Skyrocket 1.5Ghz Dual Core
So looks like skyrocket wins... BUT.... people sais S2 proccesor its better than skyrocket... because of manufacturer and stuff... i dont know about that
but there is a diference in screen... S2 its 4.3" Skyrocket 4.5"
soo i guess is up you :laugh:
good luck

FREAK0N said:
yea... the S2 develop is good... but not the skyrocket... well.. actually the skyrocket dev is not as advanced as the normal S2... but is good enoght (i own one) so is up to you... there are few diferences...
S2 1.2Ghz Dual Core
Skyrocket 1.5Ghz Dual Core
So looks like skyrocket wins... BUT.... people sais S2 proccesor its better than skyrocket... because of manufacturer and stuff... i dont know about that
but there is a diference in screen... S2 its 4.3" Skyrocket 4.5"
soo i guess is up you :laugh:
good luck
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What is the model number of sky rocket?
Edward Cullen

And is the specifications same as of camera and etc
Edward Cullen

[Completed] Very laggy phone due to a simple live wallpaper on Samsung Galaxy J5

Hello,
I have Samsung Galaxy J5, I installed slim live wallpapers in my phone, but they make the system ui and locker lag a lot.. This problem I did not experience in a phone with lower specs and price (Samsung Galaxy Core 2), with 512 mb ram. I have 1.5 GB Ram in J5 but still it lags a lot.. Another thing which I noticed is that, in j5 the same live wallpaper uses about 100 or 150 mb of ram but in my core 2 it uses only 30 to 40 mb of ram.. It might be a cause of lag ? The System UI in J5/J7 (2015) is very laggy. I flashed cm 12.1 in j5 and tried same live wallpaper and it used only 50 or 60 mb of ram and the phone was very very smooth.. no lag at all..
Is ther anyway how to fix this ?
Best Regards,
Pr0Ankit

Pr0Ankit said:
Hello,
I have Samsung Galaxy J5, I installed slim live wallpapers in my phone, but they make the system ui and locker lag a lot.. This problem I did not experience in a phone with lower specs and price (Samsung Galaxy Core 2), with 512 mb ram. I have 1.5 GB Ram in J5 but still it lags a lot.. Another thing which I noticed is that, in j5 the same live wallpaper uses about 100 or 150 mb of ram but in my core 2 it uses only 30 to 40 mb of ram.. It might be a cause of lag ? The System UI in J5/J7 (2015) is very laggy. I flashed cm 12.1 in j5 and tried same live wallpaper and it used only 50 or 60 mb of ram and the phone was very very smooth.. no lag at all..
Is ther anyway how to fix this ?
Best Regards,
Pr0Ankit
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Hi Pr0Ankit
Thank you for using XDA Assist
As we do not have an specific forum dedicated for your device, our experts at the below forum should be able to help you. Please be welcome to ask in there.
Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
Nice regards.
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Hi ,
Submitted my question in the above provided section, Thanks for referring me
Best Regards,
Pr0Ankit