Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a) vs Huawei Ascend G506

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia miro vs Huawei Ascend G506 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/18/2015 11:31 AM, updated: 6/22/2023 2:37 PM

Compare Huawei Ascend G506 X Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
LED

320x480

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Huawei Ascend G506 Compare Sony Xperia miro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Ascend G506

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!

7 Advantages Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)	vs	10 Advantages Huawei Ascend G506
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)36% Lighter	vs	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
800MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Dual-core50% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR	vs	+512MB LPDDR2Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
TFT LED-Backlit LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixels	vs	+480x854 pixels167% Higher resolution screen
165 PPI	vs	+218 PPI32% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"	vs	+4.5"29% Larger screen
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 4.1.1 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
1500 mAh	vs	+1750 mAh17% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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.

21 Common items in both devices

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

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)

16 million

(back) 5MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+14 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)	Huawei Ascend G506
Change model
Model	Xperia Miro (ST23a)	Ascend G506
Other model names	Xperia miro ST23, ST23a, Sony Mesona	Huawei G506 Dual-Chip, Huawei Ascend G506
Country or region available	(Latin America), USA	Brazil
Brand	Sony	Huawei
Release date	9/1/2012, Announced: 6/29/2012	11/1/2013
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	59.4 x 113 millimeters (2.34 x 4.45 in)	67 x 134 millimeters (2.64 x 5.28 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)	Huawei Ascend G506
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)	~62.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels (3:2)	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	218 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Anti-reflective coating screen	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)	Huawei Ascend G506
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)	Huawei Ascend G506
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8225
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	Qualcomm Adreno 203
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)	Huawei Ascend G506
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	4GB (2.2GB available)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)	Huawei Ascend G506
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-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 850/1900/2100	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	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)	Huawei Ascend G506
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
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	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)	Huawei Ascend G506
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
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)	Huawei Ascend G506
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) Sony xLOUD	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WAV	MP3, WAV, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)	Huawei Ascend G506
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)	Huawei Ascend G506
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)	Huawei Ascend G506
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BA700	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1750 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	5.4 hours
Standby	545 hours (22.7 days)	340 hours (14.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)	Huawei Ascend G506
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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
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: White, Black • Huawei Emotion UI • DTS Sound • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)	Huawei Ascend G506
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)	0.963W/kg (body)