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Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS) vs Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A8s vs Sony Xperia miro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia miro X Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS) 29Points
6.4"
PLS

1080x2340

24
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a) Compare Samsung Galaxy A8s X
3.5"
LED

320x480

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)

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!

Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)} 29 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS) vs Xperia Miro (ST23a)} 5 Advantages Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs800MHz 32bit Single-core
+6GB LPDDR4X11 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR
+128GB (109GB available)49 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (2.2GB available)
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)34%
Thinner
vs9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+1080x2340 pixels15 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+403 PPI144%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+6.4"83%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+(triple camera) 24MP + 10MP + 5MP7 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 24MP76 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 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps110 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3400 mAh127%
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
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)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 [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+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
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
173 grams (6.06 ounces)vs+110 grams (3.85 ounces)57%
Lighter
TFT PLSvs+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

19 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+12 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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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
ModelGalaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Other model namesGalaxy A8S (128GB+6GB RAM) SM-G8870ZKDCHCXperia miro ST23, ST23a, Sony Mesona
Country or region available(Global, International)Taiwan
(Global, International), Taiwan
(Latin America)USA
(Latin America), USA
BrandSamsungSony
Release date12/1/20189/1/2012, Announced: 6/29/2012
Depth7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)74.9 x 158.4 millimeters (2.95 x 6.24 in)59.4 x 113 millimeters (2.34 x 4.45 in)
Weight173 grams (6.06 ounces)110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Display typeTFT PLSTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size6.4" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~54.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)403 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredAnti-reflective coating screen

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateAndroid 10Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User InterfaceOne UIfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 616 500MhzQualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X512MB LPDDR
Internal storage128GB (109GB available)
eMMC 5.1
4GB (2.2GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload800/150 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandDual-Band 900/1800Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat15/13 (1, 3, 7, 8, 28)
TD-LTE (38)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+Not supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
24 megapixels
10MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.9"1.0ยตmAF2x-optical-zoom
5MP depth f/2.2
5 megapixels
Main camera resolution5632x4224 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length27mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.9ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extras1080p@240fpsfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Front camera (secondary)24 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution5632x4224 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.9ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
LoudspeakerStereo soundMono sound (not stereo)
Sony xLOUD
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot 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

Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BA700
Battery capacity3400 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered6 hours
Standbyfeature not registered545 hours (22.7 days)

โž• Other features

Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
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: Black, Gradient Black, Blue, Pink-Blue, Yellow-Pink
โ€ข Samsung Pay
โ€ข Colors: Black, Pink, White with silver, White with gold
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy A8s (SM-G887F/DS)Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
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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