Samsung Galaxy Fame Duos (GT-S6812) vs Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)

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

2/14/2013 12:38 PM, updated: 6/22/2023 2:37 PM

Compare Sony Xperia miro X Samsung Galaxy Fame Duos (GT-S6812) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

08Points Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a) Compare Samsung Galaxy Fame X

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? Samsung Galaxy Fame Duos (GT-S6812)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Fame Duos (GT-S6812)	vs	8 Advantages Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core (40nm)19% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	800MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR2Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
121 grams (4.24 ounces)	vs	+110 grams (3.85 ounces)10% Lighter
11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	vs	+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)17% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1300 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

28 Common items in both devices

4GB (2GB available) / 4GB (2.2GB available)

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

320x480 pixels

165 PPI

3.5"

(back) 5MP

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Fame Duos (GT-S6812)	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Fame Duos (GT-S6812)	Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Other model names	Galaxy Fame Duos GT-S6812B, GT-S6812I	Xperia miro ST23, ST23a, Sony Mesona
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), USA
Brand	Samsung	Sony
Release date	3/1/2013	9/1/2012, Announced: 6/29/2012
Depth	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	61.6 x 113.2 millimeters (2.43 x 4.46 in)	59.4 x 113 millimeters (2.34 x 4.45 in)
Weight	121 grams (4.24 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Fame Duos (GT-S6812)	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~52.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~54.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels (3:2)	320x480 pixels (3:2)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Anti-reflective coating screen
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Fame Duos (GT-S6812)	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	Motion UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Fame Duos (GT-S6812)	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Chipset	32bit: Broadcom BCM21654G (40nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Broadcom VideoCore IV	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Fame Duos (GT-S6812)	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	4GB (2.2GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Fame Duos (GT-S6812)	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Fame Duos (GT-S6812)	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 25 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Fame Duos (GT-S6812)	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Fame Duos (GT-S6812)	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo) Sony xLOUD
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, eAAC+, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Fame Duos (GT-S6812)	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Fame Duos (GT-S6812)	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Fame Duos (GT-S6812)	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BA700
Battery capacity	1300 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6.1 hours	6 hours
Standby	346.7 hours (14.4 days)	545 hours (22.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Fame Duos (GT-S6812)	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Pink, White with silver, White with gold • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Fame Duos (GT-S6812)	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.349W/kg (head), 1.015W/kg (body)	1.25W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.781W/kg (head), 0.45W/kg (body)	0.87W/kg (head)