Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a) vs Motorola Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia miro vs Motorola Moto G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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3.5"
LED
LED
320x480
5
MP
MP
0.3mp
512MB
RAM
RAM
Single-core
1500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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4.5"
IPS
IPS
720x1280
5
MP
MP
1.3mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2070
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
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22 Common items in both devices |
Plastic body, glass front |
60Hz |
16 million |
(back) 5MP |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
+15 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a) | Moto G (XT1033 16GB) | |
Model | Xperia Miro (ST23a) | Moto G (XT1033 16GB) |
Other model names | Xperia miro ST23, ST23a, Sony Mesona | Motorola Moto G XT1033 (Dual-sim), Moto G1, Motorola Falcon |
Country or region available | (Latin America), USA | (Latin America), Brazil, China |
Brand | Sony | Motorola |
Release date | 9/1/2012, Announced: 6/29/2012 | 11/13/2013 |
Depth | 9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches) | 11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 59.4 x 113 millimeters (2.34 x 4.45 in) | 65.9 x 129.9 millimeters (2.59 x 5.11 in) |
Weight | 110 grams (3.85 ounces) | 143 grams (5.01 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a) | Moto G (XT1033 16GB) | |
Display type | TFT LED-Backlit LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 3.5" inches | 4.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~54.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 320x480 pixels (3:2) | 720x1280 pixels (16:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 2-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 165 PPI | 326 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | Anti-reflective coating screen | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a) | Moto G (XT1033 16GB) | |
System version | Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS | Android 4.3 Jelly Bean |
Firmware update | Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a) | Moto G (XT1033 16GB) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm) |
CPU | Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 200 | Qualcomm Adreno 305 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a) | Moto G (XT1033 16GB) | |
RAM memory | 512MB LPDDR | 1GB LPDDR2 |
Internal storage | 4GB (2.2GB available) | 16GB (13GB available) eMMC 4.5 |
External storage | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a) | Moto G (XT1033 16GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 7.2/5.76 Mbps | 21/5.76 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 850/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
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, HSPA+ |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a) | Moto G (XT1033 16GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 5 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | VGA (640x480) 30 fps | HD (1280x720) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.4 (aperture) |
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 |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | Not supported | HDR photo/video only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a) | Moto G (XT1033 16GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 0.3 megapixels | 1.3 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 640x480 pixels | 1280x1024 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Not supported | HD (1280x720) |
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 | ||
Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a) | Moto G (XT1033 16GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) Sony xLOUD | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.263, H.264 | MP4, H.264, H.263 |
Audio formats | MP3, eAAC+, WAV | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a) | Moto G (XT1033 16GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 2.1 + A2DP | 4.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a) | Moto G (XT1033 16GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a) | Moto G (XT1033 16GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BA700 | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 1500 mAh | 2070 mAh |
Charger, watts | 5W Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 6 hours | 24 hours (1 day) |
Standby | 545 hours (22.7 days) | 210 hours (8.8 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a) | Moto G (XT1033 16GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
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, Flash player | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black, Pink, White with silver, White with gold • Java framework | • Colors: Black (front panel), 7 color options (back panel) • Slow motion video • WiFi hotspot • Google Drive 50GB |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a) | Moto G (XT1033 16GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.25W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body) | 1.17W/kg (head), 1.06W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.87W/kg (head) | 0.79W/kg (head) |