Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a) vs LG Optimus 3D (P920)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia miro vs LG Optimus 3D phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/11/2012 2:17 AM, updated: 9/27/2024 8:06 AM

Compare LG Optimus 3D X Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
LED

320x480

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points LG Optimus 3D (P920) Compare Sony Xperia miro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Optimus 3D (P920)

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!

6 Advantages Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)	vs	14 Advantages LG Optimus 3D (P920)
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)53% Lighter	vs	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)20% Thinner	vs	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
800MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)43% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR	vs	+512MB LPDDR2Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
4GB (2.2GB available)	vs	+8GB (5GB available)128% More internal storage for applications and files
320x480 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels150% Higher resolution screen
165 PPI	vs	+217 PPI32% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"	vs	+4.3"23% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 5MP + 5MP97% Higher resolution main camera
VGA (640x480)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G HSUPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

25 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+18 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)	LG Optimus 3D (P920)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Miro (ST23a)	Optimus 3D (P920)
Other model names	Xperia miro ST23, ST23a, Sony Mesona	LG Optimus 3D, LG-P920, LGP920
Country or region available	(Latin America), USA	(Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	Sony	LG
Release date	9/1/2012, Announced: 6/29/2012	6/17/2011
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)	59.4 x 113 millimeters (2.34 x 4.45 in)	68 x 128.8 millimeters (2.68 x 5.07 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)	LG Optimus 3D (P920)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~54.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~60.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels (3:2)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	217 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Anti-reflective coating screen	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)	LG Optimus 3D (P920)
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 2.2.2 Froyo
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)	LG Optimus 3D (P920)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	PowerVR SGX540 MP1 (365MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)	LG Optimus 3D (P920)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	4GB (2.2GB available)	8GB (5GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)	LG Optimus 3D (P920)
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	14.4/5.76 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 900/1900/2100
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, HSPA+
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 Xperia Miro (ST23a)	LG Optimus 3D (P920)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(dual camera) 5 megapixels 5MP 3D AF
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 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 Xperia Miro (ST23a)	LG Optimus 3D (P920)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	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 Xperia Miro (ST23a)	LG Optimus 3D (P920)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) Sony xLOUD	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WAV	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)	LG Optimus 3D (P920)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)	LG Optimus 3D (P920)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)	LG Optimus 3D (P920)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BA700	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) FL53HN
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	4 hours
Standby	545 hours (22.7 days)	96 hours (4 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)	LG Optimus 3D (P920)
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	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Pink, White with silver, White with gold Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • 3D display • 3MP 3D capture • 720p 30fps 3D video capture • LG Optimus UI 2.0 • HDMI 1.4 • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)	LG Optimus 3D (P920)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.25W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.87W/kg (head)	feature not registered