Sony Xperia Miro ST23i

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 12 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

2
Average:

5
Bad:

5

Pros:

Sleek design, Sturdy build.
Quirky design, Good camera, Android 4.0, 2GB onboard storage
Responsive interface, Takes good photos for its class, Compact

Cons:

Touch response isn't up to the mark, Sluggish user interface, Mediocre sound quality
Lowresolution screen, Overloaded with widgets, Occasional UI stuttering, Mediocre call quality

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Last revision on June 17, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Sleek design, Sturdy build
Quirky design, Good camera, Android 4.0, 2GB onboard storage
Responsive interface, Takes good photos for its class, Compact

Reviewers Didn't Like

Touch response isn't up to the mark, Sluggish user interface, Mediocre sound quality
Lowresolution screen, Overloaded with widgets, Occasional UI stuttering, Mediocre call quality
The screen is of below average quality, Web browser is laggy

Expert reviews and ratings

The miro available for around Rs 13,000 via online stores. No doubt, it comes with a nice design and sturdy build. However, its lacklustre performance is a deal-breaker. Therefore, if you're looking to purchase a Sony handset at this price point, it's...

By TechTree on February 04, 2013

It is easy for a manufacturer to fall into a number of traps when desiging a low cost handset, leading to a device which looks or feels very cheap... or performs terribly whether that is because the CPU is lacking or because storage is so low that we...

By HardwareHeaven on November 19, 2012

If you can't afford the likes of the Sony Xperia U or Sony Xperia P , then Sony is hoping to reel you in with the Sony Xperia Miro. You can buy it SIM-free for the very modest asking price of £150, or alternatively pick it up for free on a tenner a...

By Trusted Reviews on October 31, 2012

The Sony Xperia miro is a neat little phone that benefits from a few features unique to Sony. It is very, very like the Xperia tipo, with just a few small spec improvements. If you have the cash, it is probably worth shelling out for the extras....

By IT Pro Portal on October 22, 2012

The Sony Xperia Miro. It's like a Tipo, only a little more premium, a little more shiny and a little more imposing. Coming in with a larger 3.5-inch display, the Miro still delivers the same 800MHz processor, Android 4.0 and Sony UI, only this time comes...

By Recombu on October 18, 2012

Buying guide 20 best mobile phones in the world today The Sony Xperia Miro is oddly positioned. At first glance it seems like a low- to mid-end phone that should slot into the gap between the Sony Xperia Tipo and the Sony Xperia U. Take a closer look,...

By TechRadar AU on October 17, 2012

The Sony Xperia Miro is a neat mid-range handset that is hindered by its low-powered chip. The operating system does not run smoothly, and surfing the net is a stuttery affair too. We’d suggest you look at handsets of a similar price that benefit...

By 3G UK on October 16, 2012

Now that we've gone over its pros and cons, we can safely conclude that the Sony Xperia miro is worthy of bearing our seal of approval. It earned our sympathies with its responsiveness and decent main camera, which are features not often seen on...

By Phone Arena on September 28, 2012

The Sony Xperia Miro is a basic, budget handset targeted at pre-paid buyers. Its specifications won't blow anyone away, but the Xperia Miro will come with Google's latest 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich version of...

By Good Gear Guide on June 26, 2013

It was only a couple of months ago that Sony introduced its new budget smartphone - the Xperia tipo - but after implementing a few spec boosts and increasing the size of the screen, they're ready for round 2, and this time they've brought the Xperia...

By Android Police on November 06, 2012

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