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Nokia XL vs Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)

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

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5"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
05Points Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a) Compare Nokia XL X
3.5"
LED

320x480

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia XL

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XL} 14 Advantages Nokia XL vs Xperia Miro (ST23a)} 5 Advantages Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core50%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs800MHz 32bit Single-core
+768MB50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR
+4GB82%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (2.2GB available)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LED-Backlit LCD
+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+187 PPI13%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+5"43%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+(front) 2MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+FWVGA (854x480)33%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+2000 mAh33%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1500 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
190 grams (6.65 ounces)vs+110 grams (3.85 ounces)73%
Lighter
10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)vs+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)10%
Thinner
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
3G HSUPA
+12 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

Nokia XLSony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
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ModelNokia XLXperia Miro (ST23a)
Other model namesNokia XL Dual-Sim RM-1030, Nokia XL RM-1042, Nokia NormandyXperia miro ST23, ST23a, Sony Mesona
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Latin America)USA
(Latin America), USA
BrandNokiaSony
Release date3/1/20149/1/2012, Announced: 6/29/2012
Depth10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)77.7 x 141.4 millimeters (3.06 x 5.57 in)59.4 x 113 millimeters (2.34 x 4.45 in)
Weight190 grams (6.65 ounces)110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia XLSony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size5" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~54.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)187 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredAnti-reflective coating screen

🤖 Operating System

Nokia XLSony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
System versionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia XLSony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play MSM822532bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 203Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia XLSony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
RAM memory768MB512MB LPDDR
Internal storage4GB4GB (2.2GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia XLSony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 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 900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia XLSony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)FWVGA (854x480) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia XLSony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels640x480 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

Nokia XLSony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Sony xLOUD
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, eAAC+, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia XLSony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia XLSony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia XLSony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BN-02
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BA700
Battery capacity2000 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy13 hours6 hours
Standby720 hours (30 days)545 hours (22.7 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia XLSony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Bright green, Bright red, Cyan, Yellow
• Android Nokia X 1.0 UI
• 4GB microSD included
• Nokia ClearBlack display
• Nokia Here Maps
• Skype
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, Pink, White with silver, White with gold
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia XLSony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.89W/kg (head), 1.07W/kg (body)1.25W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.67W/kg (head)0.87W/kg (head)
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