Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i) vs Motorola Fire XT311

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia miro vs Motorola Fire XT311 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/5/2016 9:07 PM, updated: 6/22/2023 2:37 PM

Compare Motorola Fire XT311 X Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
LED

320x480

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Non removable)

01Point Motorola Fire XT311 Compare Sony Xperia miro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.8"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1420
mAh

(Removable)

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

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!

18 Advantages Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)	vs	1 Advantage Motorola Fire XT311
+800MHz 32bit Single-core40% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	600MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB LPDDR
+4GB (2.2GB available)14 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (150MB available)
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)36% Thinner	vs	13.45 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+320x480 pixels100% Higher resolution screen	vs	240x320 pixels
+165 PPI15% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	143 PPI
+3.5"25% Larger screen	vs	2.8"
+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
+1500 mAh6% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1420 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

20 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

110 grams (3.85 ounces)

Only digital zoom

VGA (640x480)

3G HSUPA

7.2 Mbps

Capacitive

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)	Motorola Fire XT311
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Model	Xperia Miro (ST23i)	Fire XT311
Other model names	Xperia miro ST23, ST23i, Sony Mesona	Motorola XT311
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), India
Brand	Sony	Motorola
Release date	9/1/2012, Announced: 6/29/2012	9/1/2011
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	13.45 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)	59.4 x 113 millimeters (2.34 x 4.45 in)	58 x 116.5 millimeters (2.28 x 4.59 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)	Motorola Fire XT311
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~54.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~35.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels (3:2)	240x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	143 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Anti-reflective coating screen	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)	Motorola Fire XT311
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)	Motorola Fire XT311
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7227-1
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)	Motorola Fire XT311
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	256MB LPDDR
Internal storage	4GB (2.2GB available)	512MB (150MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)	Motorola Fire XT311
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	7.2/0.384 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 900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
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
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 (ST23i)	Motorola Fire XT311
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash	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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	Not supported	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)	Motorola Fire XT311
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	Not supported
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 (ST23i)	Motorola Fire XT311
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) Sony xLOUD	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WAV	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)	Motorola Fire XT311
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)	Motorola Fire XT311
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)	Motorola Fire XT311
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BA700	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP6X
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1420 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	5 hours
Standby	545 hours (22.7 days)	260 hours (10.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)	Motorola Fire XT311
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	Not 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	Fixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Pink, White with silver, White with gold Java framework	• Colors: Black • 2GB microSD included • Motorola Switch UI • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)	Motorola Fire XT311
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