Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a) vs Motorola Moto G5S (XT1795)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia miro vs Motorola Moto G5S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/24/2020 9:38 PM, updated: 6/22/2023 2:37 PM

Compare Motorola Moto G5S X Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
LED

320x480

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Non removable)

27Points Motorola Moto G5S (XT1795) Compare Sony Xperia miro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G5S (XT1795)

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!

2 Advantages Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)	vs	27 Advantages Motorola Moto G5S (XT1795)
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)43% Lighter	vs	157 grams (5.5 ounces)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
800MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR	vs	+3GB LPDDR35 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2.2GB available)	vs	+32GB (22GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)21% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
TFT LED-Backlit LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels13 times Higher resolution screen
165 PPI	vs	+424 PPI157% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"	vs	+5.2"49% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 16MP2 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(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 ICS	vs	+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh100% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5W	vs	+15W2 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.
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

22 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

+15 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)	Moto G5S (XT1795)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Miro (ST23a)	Moto G5S (XT1795)
Other model names	Xperia miro ST23, ST23a, Sony Mesona	Lenovo Moto G5S Dual-Sim (3GB RAM) XT1793
Country or region available	(Latin America), USA	India
Brand	Sony	Motorola
Release date	9/1/2012, Announced: 6/29/2012	8/1/2017
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	59.4 x 113 millimeters (2.34 x 4.45 in)	73.5 x 150 millimeters (2.89 x 5.91 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	157 grams (5.5 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)	Moto G5S (XT1795)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~54.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels (3:2)	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Anti-reflective coating screen	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)	Moto G5S (XT1795)
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 7.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 8.1 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)	Moto G5S (XT1795)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	Qualcomm Adreno 505 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)	Moto G5S (XT1795)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	4GB (2.2GB available)	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)	Moto G5S (XT1795)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)	Moto G5S (XT1795)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
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	PDAF: phase detection 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	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)	Moto G5S (XT1795)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
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)	Moto G5S (XT1795)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) Sony xLOUD	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WAV	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)	Moto G5S (XT1795)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	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	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)	Moto G5S (XT1795)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)	Moto G5S (XT1795)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BA700	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	feature not registered
Standby	545 hours (22.7 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)	Moto G5S (XT1795)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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, HTML5
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: Lunar Grey, Fine Gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)	Moto G5S (XT1795)
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