Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504) vs Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 5530 XpressMusic vs Sony Xperia miro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/6/2012 2:19 PM, updated: 6/22/2023 2:37 PM

Compare Sony Xperia miro X Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.9"
TFT

360x640

3.1
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

26Points Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a) Compare Nokia 5530 XpressMusic X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
LED

320x480

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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!

4 Advantages Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)	vs	26 Advantages Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
+107 grams (3.75 ounces)3% Lighter	vs	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
+360x640 pixels50% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+253 PPI53% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	165 PPI
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
434MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+800MHz 32bit Single-core94% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAM	vs	+512MB LPDDR3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (70MB available)	vs	+4GB (2.2GB available)31 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	vs	+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)31% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
2.9"	vs	+3.5"21% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QCIF (220x176)	vs	+VGA (640x480)7 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use
2G EDGE	vs	+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.384 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps18 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Resistive	vs	+CapacitiveAdvantage Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Single	vs	+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1000 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh50% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
WAP, HTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

11 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

Hands-free calling

+4 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)	Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Other model names	Nokia 5530 RM-504	Xperia miro ST23, ST23a, Sony Mesona
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), USA
Brand	Nokia	Sony
Release date	8/6/2009	9/1/2012, Announced: 6/29/2012
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	49 x 104 millimeters (1.93 x 4.09 in)	59.4 x 113 millimeters (2.34 x 4.45 in)
Weight	107 grams (3.75 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	2.9" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~45.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~54.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x640 pixels	320x480 pixels (3:2)
Touchscreen	Resistive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	253 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Anti-reflective coating screen
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
System version	Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Chipset	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 434MHz ARM11 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
RAM memory	128MB SDRAM	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	256MB (70MB available)	4GB (2.2GB available)
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.384 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G	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	Not supported	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QCIF (220x176) 15 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
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	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	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
	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) Sony xLOUD
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, 3GP, WMV, RV	MP4, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A	MP3, eAAC+, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-4U	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BA700
Battery capacity	1000 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	6 hours
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	545 hours (22.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	WAP, HTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Red on black, Blue on white, Grey on black, Pink on white, Yellow on white • 4GB microSD included • Sim Application Toolkit Java framework	• Colors: Black, Pink, White with silver, White with gold Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 5530 XpressMusic (RM-504)	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.25W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.87W/kg (head)