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Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i) vs Microsoft Kin TWOm

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

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Compare Microsoft Kin TWOm X Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i) 18Points
3.5"
LED

320x480

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.4"
TFT

320x480

8
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1390
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)

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Xperia Miro (ST23i)} 18 Advantages Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i) vs Kin TWOm} 5 Advantages Microsoft Kin TWOm
+800MHz 32bit Single-core40%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs600MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB LPDDR
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)21%
Lighter
vs133 grams (4.66 ounces)
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)65%
Thinner
vs16.3 millimeters (0.64 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+3.5"3%
Larger screen
vs3.4"
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
vs10 apps
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps132%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1500 mAh8%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1390 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP, HTML
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
4GB (2.2GB available)vs+8GB3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
165 PPIvs+170 PPI3%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
VGA (640x480)vs+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

17 Common items in both devices
16 million
320x480 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)Microsoft Kin TWOm
 
ModelXperia Miro (ST23i)Kin TWOm
Other model namesXperia miro ST23, ST23i, Sony MesonaVerizon Microsoft Kin Two CDMA
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandSonyMicrosoft
Release date9/1/2012, Announced: 6/29/201211/1/2010
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)16.3 millimeters (0.64 inches)
Size (width x height)59.4 x 113 millimeters (2.34 x 4.45 in)59.9 x 111.3 millimeters (2.36 x 4.38 in)
Weight110 grams (3.85 ounces)133 grams (4.66 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)Microsoft Kin TWOm
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches3.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~54.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~51.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels (3:2)320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI170 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresAnti-reflective coating screenfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)Microsoft Kin TWOm
System versionAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSProprietary OS
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)Microsoft Kin TWOm
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A32bit: NVIDIA Tegra
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM 11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)Microsoft Kin TWOm
RAM memory512MB LPDDR256MB LPDDR
Internal storage4GB (2.2GB available)8GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)Microsoft Kin TWOm
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps3.1 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)Microsoft Kin TWOm
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 24 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)Microsoft Kin TWOm
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)Microsoft Kin TWOm
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)
Sony xLOUD
Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264MP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WAVMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)Microsoft Kin TWOm
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)Microsoft Kin TWOm
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)Microsoft Kin TWOm
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BA700
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1390 mAh
Charger, watts5W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6 hours6 hours
Standby545 hours (22.7 days)232 hours (9.7 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)Microsoft Kin TWOm
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerWAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Pink, White with silver, White with gold
Java framework
• Colors: Black
• MS Office viewer
• Facebook, Twitter
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)Microsoft Kin TWOm
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.25W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)1.29W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.87W/kg (head)feature not registered
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