Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a) vs Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)

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

9/10/2016 10:55 PM, updated: 6/22/2023 2:37 PM

Compare Sony Xperia miro X Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
LED

320x480

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

09Points Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Active 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!

7 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	vs	9 Advantages Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core25% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	800MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR2Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+192 PPI16% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	165 PPI
+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1GB (320MB available)	vs	+4GB (2.2GB available)6 times More internal storage for applications and files
111 grams (3.89 ounces)	vs	+110 grams (3.85 ounces)1% Lighter
16.5 millimeters (0.65 inches)	vs	+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)67% Thinner
3"	vs	+3.5"17% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer
1200 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh25% 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
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet

27 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LED-Backlit LCD

16 million

320x480 pixels

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+20 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
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Active (ST17a)	Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Xperia active ST17, ST17a	Xperia miro ST23, ST23a, Sony Mesona
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	(Latin America), USA
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Sony
Release date	10/1/2011	9/1/2012, Announced: 6/29/2012
Depth	16.5 millimeters (0.65 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	55 x 92 millimeters (2.17 x 3.62 in)	59.4 x 113 millimeters (2.34 x 4.45 in)
Weight	111 grams (3.89 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	3" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~53% (screen-to-body ratio)	~54.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	320x480 pixels (3:2)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	192 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Anti-reflective coating screen
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	1GB (320MB available)	4GB (2.2GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	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	7.2/5.76 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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	UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	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
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 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	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	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
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	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
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	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, H.263, H.264	MP4, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WAV	MP3, eAAC+, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	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	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BA700
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5.5 hours	6 hours
Standby	335 hours (14 days)	545 hours (22.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Call control	Voice recorder	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	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Orange/black, White/black • 2GB microSD included • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black, Pink, White with silver, White with gold Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Active (ST17a)	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.12W/kg (head), 1.07W/kg (body)	1.25W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.87W/kg (head)