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Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a) vs Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia miro vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) X Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a) 02Points
3.5"
LED

320x480

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
23Points Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y) Compare Sony Xperia miro X
4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)

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!

Xperia Miro (ST23a)} 2 Advantages Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a) vs Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)} 23 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)20%
Lighter
vs132 grams (4.62 ounces)
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
800MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core173%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDRvs+1.5GB LPDDR32 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2.2GB available)vs+16GB (10GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)36%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT LED-Backlit LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
165 PPIvs+312 PPI89%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"vs+4.7"34%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 13MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
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 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat 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+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAhvs+2300 mAh53%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5Wvs+7.75W55%
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.
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

22 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
+15 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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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
ModelXperia Miro (ST23a)Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
Other model namesXperia miro ST23, ST23a, Sony MesonaGalaxy A3 SM-A310Y (Single-Sim), Galaxy A3-6
Country or region available(Latin America)USA
(Latin America), USA
AustraliaNew Zealand
Australia, New Zealand
BrandSonySamsung
Release date9/1/2012, Announced: 6/29/20121/8/2016
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)59.4 x 113 millimeters (2.34 x 4.45 in)65.2 x 134.5 millimeters (2.57 x 5.3 in)
Weight110 grams (3.85 ounces)132 grams (4.62 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size3.5" inches4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~54.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels (3:2)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI312 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresAnti-reflective coating screenfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
System versionAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 7.0 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Quad 7578 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200ARM Mali-T720 MP2 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage4GB (2.2GB available)16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, 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

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
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 only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
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/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)
Sony xLOUD
Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WAVMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
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, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BA700
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh2300 mAh
Charger, watts5W Wired charging7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6 hours14 hours
Standby545 hours (22.7 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Pink, White with silver, White with gold
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• Gorilla Glass on the back

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.25W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)1.31W/kg (head), 1.27W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.87W/kg (head)0.621W/kg (head), 0.524W/kg (body)
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