In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Note and Sony Ericsson XPERIA pro. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy Note | Sony Ericsson XPERIA pro |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Form Factor | Touch | Slider - touch screen, full keyboard | |
Height | 147 mm | 120 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note has greater height than Sony Ericsson XPERIA pro. |
Width | 83 mm | 57 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note has greater width than Sony Ericsson XPERIA pro. |
Depth | 10 mm | 14 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note is narrower than Samsung Galaxy Note. |
Weight | 178 g | 142 g | Sony Ericsson XPERIA pro is lighter than Samsung Galaxy Note. |
Body Colour | Ceramic white | Black | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
SAR Value | 0.39 W/kg | - | |
Integrated Components | FM radio | FM radio | |
Connector Type | MHL (Micro-USB) - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm HDMI Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy Note | Sony Ericsson XPERIA pro |
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Display Type | OLED display | LCD display | |
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Display Technology | HD Super AMOLED | TFT | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.3" | 3.7" | Samsung Galaxy Note has larger screen size than Sony Ericsson XPERIA pro. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1280 x 800 pixels | 480 x 854 pixels | Samsung Galaxy Note has better screen resolution than Sony Ericsson XPERIA pro. |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
Display Features | Wallpaper | Wallpaper, scratch resistant glass | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | - | Scratch-resistant glass |
PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy Note | Sony Ericsson XPERIA pro |
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Processor Type (CPU) | ARM Cortex-A9 | Qualcomm | |
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Processor Number | - | MSM8255 | |
Clock Speed | 1.4 GHz | 1 GHz | Samsung Galaxy Note has higher clock speed than Sony Ericsson XPERIA pro. |
MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy Note | Sony Ericsson XPERIA pro |
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RAM | - | 512 MB | |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | - | |
User Memory | - | 320 MB | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC - up to 32 GB | microSDHC - up to 32 GB |
CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy Note | Sony Ericsson XPERIA pro |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 8 Megapixel | 8.1 Megapixel | Sony Ericsson XPERIA pro has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note. |
Lens Aperture | - | F/2.65 | |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Digital Zoom | 4x | 16x | Sony Ericsson XPERIA pro has better digital zoom than Samsung Galaxy Note. |
Self-Timer Delay | Yes | Yes | |
Special Effects | Negative, Black & White, Sepia, Cartoon, Greyscale | - | |
Camera Modes | Landscape/portrait mode | Red-Eye Reduction | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Smile shutter | Face detection, smile shutter | Both phones have face detection. |
White Balance | Automatic, presets | - | |
Light Source | LED light | LED light | |
Still Image Resolutions | 3264 x 2448 | - | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1280 x 720 (720p) |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 0 | 0 |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy Note | Sony Ericsson XPERIA pro |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2500 mAh | 1500 mAh | Samsung Galaxy Note has larger battery capacity than Sony Ericsson XPERIA pro. |
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Standby Time | 960 hours | 430 hours | Samsung Galaxy Note has longer standby time than Sony Ericsson XPERIA pro. |
Talk Time | 1570 minutes | 420 minutes | Samsung Galaxy Note has longer battery life when making calls than Sony Ericsson XPERIA pro. |
Run Time Details | Talk: up to 1570 min Standby: up to 960 hrs |
Talk (GSM): up to 415 min Talk (WCDMA): up to 420 min Standby (GSM): up to 430 hrs Standby (WCDMA): up to 400 hrs Playback (Music): up to 31 hrs Playback (video): up to 7.4 hrs |
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Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy Note | Sony Ericsson XPERIA pro |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 3G | Samsung Galaxy Note has more advanced generation mobile network. |
Operating System | Google Android 2.3 | Google Android 2.3 | |
User Interface | Samsung TouchWiz | - | |
Navigation | A-GPS, GLONASS | A-GPS, GLONASS |
COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy Note | Sony Ericsson XPERIA pro |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
Wireless Interface | LTE, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 3.0 | Bluetooth 2.1 EDR | |
Bluetooth Profiles | - | HFP, HSP, OPP, A2DP, AVRCP, PBAP | |
WLAN Security | - | WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES | |
Communication Features | Mobile Email client, Internet browser | Mobile Email client, Internet browser | |
Messaging Services | Google Talk, SMS, MMS | Google Talk, SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy Note | Sony Ericsson XPERIA pro |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, OGG, M4A | WAV, AAC, MPEG 1 Audio, MPEG 2 Audio, MPEG 2.5 Audio, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, AAC-LC, LPCM, AAC +, eAAC+, MIDI, M4A | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, VC-1, FLV, AVI, XviD, MPEG-4, WMV, DivX, 3GP, H.264, H.263 | MPEG-4, 3GP, H.264, H.263 |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Note | Sony Ericsson XPERIA pro |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor | |
Ring Tone Formats | MP3 | MP3, AAC | |
Polyphonic Ringer | Yes | Yes | |
Personal Information Management | Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, stopwatch, alarm clock | Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock | |
Additional Phone Features | Intelligent Typing (T9), Radio Data Service (RDS), DLNA Certified, Text-to-Speech (text recognition), software updates FOTA (Firmware Over The Air), multitasking, intelligent typing (SWYPE), Samsung AllShare, sharing media via DLNA, S Pen multi-input, Screen capture | Radio Data Service (RDS), DLNA Certified, Screen capture |
OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy Note | Sony Ericsson XPERIA pro |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter | |
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Compliant Standards | RoHS | - | |
Max Operating Temperature | 50 °C | - | |
Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | - | |
Compatible with Windows 7 | - | "Compatible with Windows 7" software and devices carry Microsoft’s assurance that these products have passed tests for compatibility and reliability with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7. |