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Nokia 9500 vs Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 9500 vs Sony Xperia miro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia miro X Nokia 9500 02Points
Nokia 9500
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.5"
TFT

640x200

0.3
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

vs
31Points Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i) Compare Nokia 9500 X
Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
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 (ST23i)

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9500} 2 Advantages Nokia 9500 vs Xperia Miro (ST23i)} 31 Advantages Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
+4.5"29%
Larger screen		vs3.5"
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
150MHz 32bit Single-corevs+800MHz 32bit Single-core5 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
64MB SDRAMvs+512MB LPDDR7 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128MB (76MB available)vs+4GB (2.2GB available)29 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 2GB MMCvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
222 grams (7.77 ounces)vs+110 grams (3.85 ounces)102%
Lighter
23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)vs+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)138%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
640x200 pixelsvs+320x480 pixels20%
Higher resolution screen
149 PPIvs+165 PPI11%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 0.3MPvs+(back) 5MP15 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QCIF (176x144)vs+VGA (640x480)11 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 EDGEvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.177 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps40 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1300 mAhvs+1500 mAh15%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
proprietary audio outputvs+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
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
802.11 a/b [wifi2]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
1.1vs+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
6 Common items in both devices
Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front
Only digital zoom
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
Mono sound (not stereo)
USB 2.0 proprietary connector / MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
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📱 Model features

Nokia 9500Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
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ModelNokia 9500Xperia Miro (ST23i)
Other model namesNokia Communicator 9500Xperia miro ST23, ST23i, Sony Mesona
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaSony
Release date2/1/20059/1/2012, Announced: 6/29/2012
Depth23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)56 x 148 millimeters (2.2 x 5.83 in)59.4 x 113 millimeters (2.34 x 4.45 in)
Weight222 grams (7.77 ounces)110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia 9500Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size4.5" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~44.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~54.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution640x200 pixels320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)149 PPI165 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresExtra display: LCD 128x128Anti-reflective coating screen

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 9500Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
System versionSymbian 7.0 S80 2nd EditionAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User InterfaceSeries 80 UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 9500Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 151032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 150MHz ARM925T (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 9500Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
RAM memory64MB SDRAM512MB LPDDR
Internal storage128MB (76MB available)4GB (2.2GB available)
External storageUntil 2GB MMC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 9500Sony 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 / Upload0.177 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technologyfeature not registered2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGEGPRS, 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

Nokia 9500Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
Back camera (main camera)0.3 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution640x480 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (176x144)VGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED 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
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 9500Sony 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

Nokia 9500Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Sony xLOUD
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formats3GP, MPEG4MP4, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC, MIDIMP3, eAAC+, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 9500Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth1.12.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b [wifi2] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 9500Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 9500Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-5L		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BA700
Battery capacity1300 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy6 hours6 hours
Standby500 hours (20.8 days)545 hours (22.7 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia 9500Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Tin Grey
• Java games
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer
Java framework		• Colors: Black, Pink, White with silver, White with gold
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 9500Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.99W/kg (head), 1.15W/kg (body)1.25W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.52W/kg (head)0.87W/kg (head)
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