Sony Ericsson Xperia mini

1143 reviews

Apr, 2024

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size (406)
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usability (114)
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screen (60)

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battery (59)
apps (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1143 reviews of Sony Ericsson Xperia mini. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Comments about the portability and screen are generally positive. The performance and usability also get good opinions. Some have doubts about the apps and battery, and comments are divided on the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Sony Ericsson Xperia mini is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony Ericsson Xperia mini

alaTest has collected and analyzed 41 user reviews of Sony Ericsson Xperia mini from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the performance and camera. The portability and size also get good comments, whereas the reliability and price get negative views.

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78% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Sony Ericsson Xperia mini

alaTest has collected and analyzed 113 user reviews of Sony Ericsson Xperia mini from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. Views about the screen and size are overall positive. The usability and performance are also mentioned favorably, but some have doubts about the reliability.

portability, performance, usability, size, screen

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79% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for Sony Ericsson Xperia mini

alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 user reviews of Sony Ericsson Xperia mini from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.ca. People are impressed by the camera. The price is also mentioned favorably, but some have doubts about the reliability and usability.

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67% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Rhiain Morgan (t3.com)

Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini video: Hands-on

We take a look at the smallest Android that has HD video smarts

Sep, 2011

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Expert review by : Gary Cutlack (techradar.com)

Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini review

Slightly larger but still tiny, is 2011's Android update a big winner?

Superb user interface additions ; Clever Facebook integration ; Good web browser with Flash support ; Good quality display

Still photos lack some detail ; Colour is exaggerated ; 720p videos lack detail ; Limited video codec support ; Slightly higher price

Before the arrival of Sony's Ericsson's new Xperia Mini, the X10 Mini and X10 Mini Pro were an odd little couple, launching in mid-2010 with Android 1.6 and a bespoke and heavily-customised user interface on top.

Aug, 2011

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Expert review by : Mat Smith (recombu.com)

Sony Xperia Mini Review: In Depth

With the original X10 Mini Pro Sony Ericsson created something unique, it was tiny a small, beautifully formed handset running Android that proved immensely successful. A year later and we've now got…

Aug, 2011

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Expert review by : Hannah Bouckley (recombu.com)

Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Review

Credit to Sony Ericsson for cramming so many features into such a tiny handset. For once small, doesn't mean less.

With the Xperia Mini, Sony Ericsson has created a handset that is small without compromising on features. Sure its compact form factor won't appeal to everyone, but connectivity is excellent and Sony Ericsson has included enough extra features to...

Aug, 2011

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Expert review by : Carly Page (somobile.co.uk)

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini

Just like its Xperia X10 Mini predecessor, Sony Ericsson's new-and-improved Xperia Mini is tiny. This time round, however, it's promised to be packed full of high-end features, including an HD camera and a Reality Display. Can Sony Ericsson prove that...

Unlike its predecessor, the Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini is tiny handset that doesn't compromise on features. Although it's unlikely to appeal to everyone, those after a compact smartphone with high-end features need look no further.

Aug, 2011

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Expert review by : Ross Catanzariti (goodgearguide.com.au)

Sony Ericsson XPERIA Mini Android phone

Not content with its XPERIA Arc, XPERIA Play and XPERIA Neo Android phones, Sony Ericsson has moved to strengthen its low-end Android line-up with the...

Compact size with improved display ; Full functions and features of Android OS ; 720p HD video recording

Limited internal memory ; No Australian availability announced

Building on the original XPERIA X10 Mini, the Sony Ericsson XPERIA Mini is a fully featured smartphone in an incredibly tiny package. Sony Ericssom claims the XPERIA Mini is the world's smallest Android smartphone that records HD video.

Feb, 2011

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Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini review: Small is the new big

It comes in a small package but has power to spare. Lovely little phone, assuming you can keep up with it. The Sony Ericsson Xperia mini is a full-fledged smartphone and you'll need to be at ease with its multiple identities. But it's not moping around...

Quad-band GSM /GPRS/EDGE support ; 7.2 Mbps HSDPA and 5.76 Mbps HSUPA ; 3" 16M-color capacitive LED-backlit LCD touchscreen of HVGA resolution (320 x 480), Sony Mobile BRAVIA engine ; Android OS v2.3 Gingerbread ; 1 GHz Scorpion CPU, Adreno 205 GPU,...

No smart dialing ; No front-facing camera ; Loudspeaker performance is a mixed-bag ; No DivX/XviD support ; Typing a bit tricky on the smallish screen ; Doubtful video recording quality

Aug, 2011

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Expert review by : Ross Catanzariti (pcworld.idg.com.au)

Sony Ericsson XPERIA Mini Android phone (preview)

Sony Ericsson XPERIA Mini preview: The XPERIA Mini promises powerful specifications in a very compact package

Compact size with improved display ; Full functions and features of Android OS ; 720p HD video recording

Limited internal memory ; No Australian availability announced

May, 2011

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Expert review by : PhoneArena Team (phonearena.com)

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Review

Ultra-compact smartphones may not be as popular as their large-screened counterparts, but that doesn't mean there isn't a nice, cosy place in the market for them, be it a bit smaller. At least, that's what Sony Ericsson tries to convince us in, by...

Aug, 2011

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Expert review by : Digit Mobile Phones (digit.in)

Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini

Sony-Ericsson Xperia Mini GSM Mobile Handset is a sleek and stylish 3G Enabled mobile with a 3 Inch touchscreen, 16 Million Color Display and 320 x 480 pixels screen resolution. This Sony Ericsson Mobile is a multimedia phone with great features. It is...

Jul, 2013

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