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HTC Arrive (16GB) vs Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)

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

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3.6"
TFT

480x800

5
MP
576MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
12Points Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i) Compare HTC Arrive X
3.5"
LED

320x480

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)

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Arrive (16GB)} 8 Advantages HTC Arrive (16GB) vs Xperia Miro (ST23i)} 12 Advantages Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core25%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs800MHz 32bit Single-core
+576MB LPDDR13%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR
+16GB6 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (2.2GB available)
+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+259 PPI57%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+3.6"3%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
185 grams (6.48 ounces)vs+110 grams (3.85 ounces)68%
Lighter
15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)vs+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)57%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev Avs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps132%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

18 Common items in both devices
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+11 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

HTC Arrive (16GB)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
ModelArrive (16GB)Xperia Miro (ST23i)
Other model namesSprint HTC 7 Pro CDMA, HTC Arrive for SprintXperia miro ST23, ST23i, Sony Mesona
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHTCSony
Release date3/1/20119/1/2012, Announced: 6/29/2012
Depth15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)59 x 117.5 millimeters (2.32 x 4.63 in)59.4 x 113 millimeters (2.34 x 4.45 in)
Weight185 grams (6.48 ounces)110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

HTC Arrive (16GB)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size3.6" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~53.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~54.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)259 PPI165 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredAnti-reflective coating screen

🤖 Operating System

HTC Arrive (16GB)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
System versionWindows Phone 7.5 MangoAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC Arrive (16GB)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD825032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC Arrive (16GB)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
RAM memory576MB LPDDR512MB LPDDR
Internal storage16GB4GB (2.2GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

HTC Arrive (16GB)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.1 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DOUMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

HTC Arrive (16GB)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720)VGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC Arrive (16GB)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
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

HTC Arrive (16GB)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Sony xLOUD
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, eAAC+, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

HTC Arrive (16GB)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC Arrive (16GB)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC Arrive (16GB)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BA700
Battery capacity1500 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy4.8 hours6 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)545 hours (22.7 days)

➕ Other features

HTC Arrive (16GB)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Multitouch up to 4 fingers
• Dolby Mobile
• SRS sound enhancement
• Bing Maps
• Colors: Black, Pink, White with silver, White with gold
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC Arrive (16GB)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.25W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.87W/kg (head)
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