Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro
Key specs
Critic consensus
“We're impressed with the Xperia mini pro, and can't hide it. Having tested many of the recent Sony Ericsson smartphones, we have to admit the difference between old and new Xperia has never been so sharp. Keeping it all so neat and compact while nearly putting the specs through the roof is a remarkable achievement.”
“Some software glitches aside, the Xperia Mini Pro provides incredible bang for your smartphone buck. Far from the typical afterthought appendage, its keyboard offers stellar tactile feedback and a frustration-free layout. The fact that the Mini Pro costs half as much as the typical Android handset only sweetens the deal, while the few cutbacks Sony Ericsson has made appear reasonable and mostly peripheral. Power users will inevitably feel constrained by the diminutive screen size, and the rotund form factor remains somewhat questionable, but then the Mini Pro was never designed to be everything to everyone. As it stands, it’s a charmingly pudgy little handset, a more than worthy successor to the X10 Mini Pro, and one of the best budget Android phones you can buy today.”
“The Mini Pro comes so close to being one of the best affordable Android phones out there. It's a shame then that it falls short in the materials and design department. Things are just the wrong side of plasticky and the handset itself needs to go on a bit of a diet in order to feel like it is truly mini.Faults aside though, the keyboard is great and those in need of a device with a proper physical input could do a lot worse than the Xperia Mini Pro.”
“With the Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro, you'll surely succeed in being different. The tiny handset is indeed a looker, and it is such offerings that feel like a breath of fresh air in this crowded market.It's really hard to find smartphones this small right now, that's why you'll have to compromise if you're looking for something similar, but not quite like the Xperia mini pro.”
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In Depth
The Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini pro is not an entry-level smartphone. Far from it, in fact. As small as it may seem, it actually packs some fairly impressive hardware and software features. One only need to spend a few minutes using it to fully understand just how great it is not only as a phone but also as a mobile computer.
Being a phone that was designed to have the slider form factor, the Mini Pro makes good use of the limited real estate that it has for hardware features. It comes with a 3-inch HVGA touchscreen display that’s protected by a layer of scratch-resistant glass. The screen itself can be used for easy user input. And on top of that, it also has a conventional keypad setup that can be used to type or navigate the apps and menus.
The Mini Pro’s 3G antenna is located inside its casing, which measures 18mm thick. It’s quite chunky, but it weighs a mere 136 grams so it shouldn’t be that hard to carry around. As with many other Sony Ericsson smartphones with the Android operating system, the Mini Pro features an excellent 5-megapixel camera with LED flash and 8x digital zoom. It can record HD video at 30 frames per second and has special features like smile detection and geo-tagging.
Speaking of the Android operating system, it has Android 2.3 Gingerbread by default. An update to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is available, but even with the stock software, the phone can prove itself very useful.
Ultimately, this phone will be chosen by those who want the power of Android in a very handy package. If you don’t like to fiddle with devices that have 4.5-inch screens or larger, then the Mini Pro might be just right for you.
Need To Know: Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro
1. Can be upgraded from Android 2.3 Gingerbread to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. (The Good)
2. Gives users option to ues either touchscreen display or built-in keypad for navigation and character input. (The Good)
3. Small amount of user available RAM and internal storage space. (The Bad)
4. HVGA native resolution of 3-inch screen can be somewhat limiting for certain applications such as Web browsing. (The Bad)
What people actually want to know
When was the Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro released?
The Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro was released on July 15, 2011.
How long does the battery last on the Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro?
The Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro has a 1,200 mAh battery.
Does the Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro have a headphone jack?
Yes, the Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Where can I get support for the Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro?
Visit Sony's official support page for warranty info, repairs, and troubleshooting.
Where can I download the Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro manual?
You can view and download the Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro manual on our dedicated manual page.
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