Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i) vs Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)

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

8/6/2012 2:19 PM, updated: 6/22/2023 2:37 PM

Compare Sony Xperia miro X Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
LED

480x854

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1320
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a) Compare Sony Xperia Sola X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
LED

320x480

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)

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!

13 Advantages Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)	vs	4 Advantages Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core43% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	800MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR2Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+8GB (5GB available)128% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2.2GB available)
+107 grams (3.75 ounces)3% Lighter	vs	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
+480x854 pixels167% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+265 PPI61% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	165 PPI
+3.7"6% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
1320 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh14% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet

26 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)

TFT LED-Backlit LCD

16 million

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Sola (MT27i)	Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Other model names	Sony Xperia sola MT27, Sony Pepper	Xperia miro ST23, ST23a, Sony Mesona
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), USA
Brand	Sony	Sony
Release date	5/7/2012	9/1/2012, Announced: 6/29/2012
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	59 x 116 millimeters (2.32 x 4.57 in)	59.4 x 113 millimeters (2.34 x 4.45 in)
Weight	107 grams (3.75 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	3.7" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~54.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	320x480 pixels (3:2)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	265 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Anti-reflective coating screen
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
System version	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Chipset	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP1	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	4GB (2.2GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
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	14.4/5.76 Mbps	7.2/5.76 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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	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 Sola (MT27i)	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
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	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	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	640x480 pixels
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 Sola (MT27i)	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) Sony xLOUD
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, eAAC+, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BA700
Battery capacity	1320 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	6 hours
Standby	475 hours (19.8 days)	545 hours (22.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Red • Sony Floating Touch • Sony Reality Display • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • Sony xLOUD • 3D surround sound • Video stabiliser • 3D Sweep Panorama • NFC (Xperia Smart Tags) • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black, Pink, White with silver, White with gold Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i)	Sony Xperia Miro (ST23a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.25W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.25W/kg (head)	0.87W/kg (head)