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Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a) vs Samsung Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia miro vs Samsung Galaxy Star 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Star 2 X Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a) 16Points
3.5"
LED

320x480

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
08Points Samsung Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E) Compare Sony Xperia miro X
3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

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

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Xperia Miro (ST23a)} 16 Advantages Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a) vs Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E)} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E)
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)19%
Thinner
vs11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+(back) 5MP162%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps30 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1500 mAh15%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1300 mAh
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
800MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Single-core19%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDRvs+512MB LPDDR2Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
110 grams (3.85 ounces)vs+107 grams (3.75 ounces)3%
Lighter
VGA (640x480)vs+WVGA (800x480)25%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSvs+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

14 Common items in both devices
4GB (2.2GB available) / 4GB (2GB available)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
320x480 pixels
165 PPI
3.5"
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E)
 
ModelXperia Miro (ST23a)Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E)
Other model namesXperia miro ST23, ST23a, Sony MesonaSamsung Galaxy Star 2 SM-G130E Dual-Sim
Country or region available(Latin America)USA
(Latin America), USA
South AfricaSaudi ArabiaUnited Arab EmiratesIndiaPakistan(Global, International)
South Africa, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, India, Pakistan, (Global, International)
BrandSonySamsung
Release date9/1/2012, Announced: 6/29/20128/1/2014
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)59.4 x 113 millimeters (2.34 x 4.45 in)59.9 x 109.8 millimeters (2.36 x 4.32 in)
Weight110 grams (3.85 ounces)107 grams (3.75 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~54.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~55.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels (3:2)320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresAnti-reflective coating screenfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E)
System versionAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A32bit: Spreadtrum SC6815A
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200ARM Mali-400
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB (2.2GB available)4GB (2GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
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 850/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedCSD, GPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsWVGA (800x480) 24 fps
FlashLED flashNot 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
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

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)
Sony xLOUD
Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WAVMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BA700
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1300 mAh
Charger, watts5W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6 hoursfeature not registered
Standby545 hours (22.7 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Pink, White with silver, White with gold
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)Galaxy Star 2 Duos (SM-G130E)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.25W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.87W/kg (head)0.6W/kg (head), 0.395W/kg (body)
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