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Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB) vs Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 3GS vs Sony Xperia miro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia miro X Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB) 02Points
Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1219
mAh

(Non removable)

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19Points Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a) Compare Apple iPhone 3GS X
Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
LED

320x480

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)

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iPhone 3GS (16GB)} 2 Advantages Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB) vs Xperia Miro (ST23a)} 19 Advantages Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
+16GB (14GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs4GB (2.2GB available)
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable		vsNot supported
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+800MHz 32bit Single-core40%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+512MB LPDDR100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
135 grams (4.73 ounces)vs+110 grams (3.85 ounces)23%
Lighter
12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)24%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
2300000 apps (App Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
3G HSDPAvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1219 mAhvs+1500 mAh23%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
21 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
60Hz
16 million
320x480 pixels
165 PPI
3.5"
Autofocus
+14 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

iPhone 3GS (16GB)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
ModeliPhone 3GS (16GB)Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Other model namesApple iPhone 3GSXperia miro ST23, ST23a, Sony Mesona
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Latin America)USA
(Latin America), USA
BrandAppleSony
Release date6/19/20099/1/2012, Announced: 6/29/2012
Depth12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)59.4 x 113 millimeters (2.34 x 4.45 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

iPhone 3GS (16GB)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size3.5" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~54.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels (3:2)320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedAnti-reflective coating screen

🤖 Operating System

iPhone 3GS (16GB)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
System versioniOS 3.0Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateiOS 6.0Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPhone 3GS (16GB)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Chipset32bit: Samsung S5PC10032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX535Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPhone 3GS (16GB)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
RAM memory256MB SDRAM512MB LPDDR
Internal storage16GB (14GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)		4GB (2.2GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

iPhone 3GS (16GB)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

iPhone 3GS (16GB)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPhone 3GS (16GB)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPhone 3GS (16GB)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Sony xLOUD
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4, MOVMP4, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3MP3, eAAC+, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

iPhone 3GS (16GB)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPhone 3GS (16GB)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPhone 3GS (16GB)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
616-0435		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BA700
Battery capacity1219 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, watts5W (5V/1A) Wired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy11.7 hours6 hours
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)545 hours (22.7 days)

➕ Other features

iPhone 3GS (16GB)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Call controlVoice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customized with tutorialPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• iCloud cloud service
• Twitter integration
• Google Maps
• Audio/video player and editor
• Image editor		• Colors: Black, Pink, White with silver, White with gold
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

iPhone 3GS (16GB)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.26W/kg (head), 0.79W/kg (body)1.25W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.45W/kg (head), 0.4W/kg (body)0.87W/kg (head)
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