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Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i) vs Nokia Asha 502

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia miro vs Nokia Asha 502 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Asha 502 X Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i) 22Points
3.5"
LED

320x480

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3"
TFT

240x320

5
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

1010
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!

Xperia Miro (ST23i)} 22 Advantages Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i) vs Asha 502} 4 Advantages Nokia Asha 502
+512MB LPDDR7 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs64MB
+4GB (2.2GB available)449 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs5MB
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)12%
Thinner
vs11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+320x480 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+165 PPI24%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs133 PPI
+3.5"17%
Larger screen
vs3"
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+VGA (640x480)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times
More apps available to download and use
vs1000 apps (Nokia Store)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps30 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1500 mAh49%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1010 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+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
vsHTML, XHTML
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
110 grams (3.85 ounces)vs+100 grams (3.5 ounces)10%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

15 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+8 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 (ST23i)Nokia Asha 502
 
ModelXperia Miro (ST23i)Asha 502
Other model namesXperia miro ST23, ST23i, Sony MesonaNokia Asha 502 Dual-sim
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonyNokia
Release date9/1/2012, Announced: 6/29/201211/1/2013
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)59.4 x 113 millimeters (2.34 x 4.45 in)59.5 x 99.6 millimeters (2.34 x 3.92 in)
Weight110 grams (3.85 ounces)100 grams (3.5 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)Nokia Asha 502
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~54.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~47% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels (3:2)240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI133 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresAnti-reflective coating screenfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)Nokia Asha 502
System versionAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)Nokia Asha 502
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A32bit
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)Nokia Asha 502
RAM memory512MB LPDDR64MB
Internal storage4GB (2.2GB available)5MB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)Nokia Asha 502
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 900/1800
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)Nokia Asha 502
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240) 15 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)Nokia Asha 502
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)Nokia Asha 502
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)
Sony xLOUD
Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264MP4, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WAVMP3, WAV, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)Nokia Asha 502
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)Nokia Asha 502
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)Nokia Asha 502
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BA700
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5A
Battery capacity1500 mAh1010 mAh
Charger, watts5W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6 hours13.7 hours
Standby545 hours (22.7 days)576 hours (24 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)Nokia Asha 502
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Pink, White with silver, White with gold
• Java framework
• Colors: Red, Green, Cyan, Yellow, White and Black
• 4GB microSD included
• Nokia Life
• Support WhatsApp and eBuddy IM
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Miro (ST23i)Nokia Asha 502
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
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