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Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a) vs LG K31 (K300QM)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia miro vs LG K31 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG K31 X Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a) 06Points
3.5"
LED

320x480

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.7"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG K31 (K300QM)

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Xperia Miro (ST23a)} 6 Advantages Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a) vs K31 (K300QM)} 21 Advantages LG K31 (K300QM)
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)33%
Lighter
vs146 grams (5.11 ounces)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
800MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDRvs+2GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2.2GB available)vs+32GB (17GB available)7 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)15%
Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixelsvs+720x1520 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
165 PPIvs+295 PPI79%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"vs+5.7"63%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 5MP15 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSvs+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAhvs+3000 mAh100%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
2.1 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

20 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+13 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)LG K31 (K300QM)
ModelXperia Miro (ST23a)K31 (K300QM)
Other model namesXperia miro ST23, ST23a, Sony MesonaLG K31 (Unlocked), LMK300QMAUSASV, LM-K300Q
Country or region available(Latin America)USA
(Latin America), USA
USA
USA
BrandSonyLG
Release date9/1/2012, Announced: 6/29/20128/21/2020
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)59.4 x 113 millimeters (2.34 x 4.45 in)71.12 x 147.83 millimeters (2.8 x 5.82 in)
Weight110 grams (3.85 ounces)146 grams (5.11 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedMIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)LG K31 (K300QM)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.5" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~54.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~77.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels (3:2)720x1520 pixels (19:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI295 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassPanda King Glass
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresAnti-reflective coating screenNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)LG K31 (K300QM)
System versionAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 10
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)LG K31 (K300QM)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)LG K31 (K300QM)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage4GB (2.2GB available)32GB (17GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)LG K31 (K300QM)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 25, 26, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)LG K31 (K300QM)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels(dual camera)
13 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.2120ยฐ1/5.0"1.12ยตm
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)LG K31 (K300QM)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/5" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)LG K31 (K300QM)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)
Sony xLOUD
Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WAVMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)LG K31 (K300QM)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)LG K31 (K300QM)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)LG K31 (K300QM)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BA700
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts5W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy6 hours11 hours
Standby545 hours (22.7 days)528 hours (22 days)

โž• Other features

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)LG K31 (K300QM)
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, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, Pink, White with silver, White with gold
โ€ข Java framework
โ€ข Colors: Silver
โ€ข LG UX 9.1

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)LG K31 (K300QM)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.25W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)0.61W/kg (head), 1.13W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.87W/kg (head)feature not registered
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