Sharp Aquos S3 mini vs Sony Xperia SL
Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.
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Key differences
Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.
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Width
Xperia SL: 9 mm narrower
- Aquos S3 mini:
- 73 mm
- Xperia SL:
- 64 mm
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Screen diagonal
Xperia SL: 1.2 in smaller diagonal
- Aquos S3 mini:
- 5.5 in
- Xperia SL:
- 4.3 in
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Chipset
- Aquos S3 mini:
- Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm)
- Xperia SL:
- Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
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Depth
Aquos S3 mini: 2.8 mm thinner
- Aquos S3 mini:
- 7.8 mm
- Xperia SL:
- 10.6 mm
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Height
Xperia SL: 14.7 mm shorter
- Aquos S3 mini:
- 142.7 mm
- Xperia SL:
- 128 mm
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Release year
- Aquos S3 mini:
- 2018
- Xperia SL:
- 2012
Physical size
Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.
1. Aquos S3 mini
- Height:
- 142.7 mm +14.7 mm versus Xperia SL
- Width:
- 73 mm +9 mm versus Xperia SL
- Depth:
- 7.8 mm
2. Xperia SL
- Height:
- 128 mm
- Width:
- 64 mm
- Depth:
- 10.6 mm +2.8 mm versus Aquos S3 mini
Weight
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Screen size
Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.
1. Aquos S3 mini
- Screen diagonal:
- 5.5 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 17:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 80.7 cm²
2. Xperia SL
- Screen diagonal:
- 4.3 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 51 cm²
Aquos S3 mini has approximately 58.3% more rectangular screen area than Xperia SL.
Memory variants
Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.
| Storage | Aquos S3 mini | Xperia SL |
|---|---|---|
| 32 GB | Not recorded | 1 GB RAM |
| 64 GB | 6 GB RAM | Not recorded |
Practical features
Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.
1. Aquos S3 mini
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
2. Xperia SL
- NFC:
- Yes
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- No
Battery capacity
Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
Recorded battery capacity
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Specifications
Open a section for more detail. On narrow screens, swipe sideways or use Left/Right arrow keys while the table is focused. Unknown means missing data, not No. Recorded zero values are shown as recorded.
Everyday essentials
| Specification | Aquos S3 mini | Xperia SL |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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| Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded. |
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| Memory card support |
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| Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied. |
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| Chipset |
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| NFC | Unknown |
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| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | Aquos S3 mini | Xperia SL |
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| Touchscreen |
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| Display colors |
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| Screen area |
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| PPI /points per inch/ |
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| Screen protection | Unknown |
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Camera and Video
| Specification | Aquos S3 mini | Xperia SL |
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| Rear camera, main |
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| Functions |
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| Video |
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| Front camera, selfie |
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| Specifications |
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Performance
Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
| Specification | Aquos S3 mini | Xperia SL |
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| Processor CPU |
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| Graphics processor GPU |
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| Antutu 7 score * | Unknown |
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General specs
| Specification | Aquos S3 mini | Xperia SL |
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| Release date |
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| Colors |
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| Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. |
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| Battery life | Unknown |
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| Body build |
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Unknown |
Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | Aquos S3 mini | Xperia SL |
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| SIM card |
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| Network |
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| Speed |
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| GPRS |
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| Edge |
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| Wi-Fi |
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| GPS |
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| USB |
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| Bluetooth |
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| Harmful irradiation | Unknown |
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Music and Audio
| Specification | Aquos S3 mini | Xperia SL |
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| Radio |
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| Others |
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Other features
| Specification | Aquos S3 mini | Xperia SL |
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| Dop |
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