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Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB) vs Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)

Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 8a vs Sony Xperia miro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia miro X Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB) 37Points
6.1"
OLED

1080x2400

64
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Nona-core

4492
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
04Points Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i) Compare Google Pixel 8a X
3.5"
LED

320x480

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)

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Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)} 37 Advantages Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB) vs Xperia Miro (ST23i)} 4 Advantages Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
+2.91GHz 64bit Nona-core (4nm)5 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs800MHz 32bit Single-core
+8GB LPDDR5X15 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR
+256GB (220GB available)99 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (2.2GB available)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)11%
Thinner
vs9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LED-Backlit LCD
+HDR8Advantage
The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1080x2400 pixels16 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+431 PPI161%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+6.1"74%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+(dual camera) 64MP + 13MP14 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 13MP41 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps416 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4492 mAh199%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1500 mAh
+18W3 times
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs5W
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
vsMono sound (not stereo)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
189 grams (6.62 ounces)vs+110 grams (3.85 ounces)72%
Lighter
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

17 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+10 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
ModelPixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)Xperia Miro (ST23i)
Other model namesGoogle Pixel 8a GKV4XXperia miro ST23, ST23i, Sony Mesona
Country or region availableCanadaUSA
Canada, USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandGoogleSony
Release date5/14/2024, Announced: 5/7/20249/1/2012, Announced: 6/29/2012
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)72.7 x 152.1 millimeters (2.86 x 5.99 in)59.4 x 113 millimeters (2.34 x 4.45 in)
Weight189 grams (6.62 ounces)110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30minNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
Display typeOLEDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size6.1" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~81.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~54.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)431 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features2000nits[peak]
HDR8
Always-On Display
Anti-reflective coating screen

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
System versionAndroid 14Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateAndroid 15Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
Chipset64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A
CPUNona-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.91GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core)
4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1193525 (v10)
Geekbench: 4384 (v6)
feature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR5X512MB LPDDR
Internal storage256GB (220GB available)
UFS 3.1
4GB (2.2GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1024 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 41, 48)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 41, 48)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6Not supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
64 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.2120ยฐ1.12ยตm
5 megapixels
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/1.73" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasNot supported
Camera extras4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
feature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length20mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
LoudspeakerStereo soundMono sound (not stereo)
Sony xLOUD
Active noise cancellation2 microphonesNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, eAAC+, WAV

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavICA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BA700
Battery capacity4492 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging7.5W Qi wireless chargingNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered6 hours
Standbyfeature not registered545 hours (22.7 days)

โž• Other features

Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe
โ€ข Google Cast
โ€ข Colors: Black, Pink, White with silver, White with gold
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 256GB)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.11W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)1.25W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1W/kg (head), 1.12W/kg (body)0.87W/kg (head)
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