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HTC DROID ERIS

HTC DROID ERIS

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Sony Xperia miro

Sony Xperia miro

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Category Breakdown

HTC DROID ERIS
Sony Xperia miro
Performance
46.632.3
Camera
39.612.7
Display
38.18.2
Battery
13.115.2
Build
16.415.9
Connectivity
23.430.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.013.0

Summary

  • The HTC DROID ERIS, released in 2009, features a 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the Sony Xperia miro, launched in 2012, has a slightly larger 3.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the DROID ERIS is powered by a 528 MHz ARM 11 CPU and has 288MB of RAM, whereas the Xperia miro offers a more capable 800 MHz Cortex-A5 CPU with 4GB of RAM.
  • Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia miro can record video at 480p@30fps, while the DROID ERIS lacks specific video capabilities.
  • The battery capacity of the Xperia miro is 1500 mAh, compared to the DROID ERIS's 1300 mAh, providing slightly better longevity.
  • Software-wise, the DROID ERIS runs on Android 2.1 with Sense UI, while the Xperia miro operates on Android 4.0, offering a more modern software experience.
  • Build quality is similar, with the DROID ERIS being thicker at 13 mm and weighing 120g, while the Xperia miro is slimmer at 9.9 mm and lighter at 110g.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

HTC DROID ERIS
Sony Xperia miro

General

Release Date

2009
2012

Announced

2009
2012

Description

For Verizon
Also known as Sony ST23i, Sony ST23a

Display

Size

3.2"
3.5"

Type

TFT, 256K colors
TFT,

Resolution

320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)

PPI

320
320

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass
Scratch-resistant glass

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm MSM7600
Qualcomm MSM7225A Snapdragon S1

CPU

528 MHz ARM 11
800 MHz Cortex-A5

GPU

N/A
Adreno 200

Memory

288MB RAM; 512MB
4GB (2.2GB user available), 512MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

N/A
LED flash, panorama

Front Camera

N/A
VGA

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

Yes
480p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1300 mAh
1500 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

113 x 56 x 13 mm (4.45 x 2.20 x 0.51 in)
113 x 59.4 x 9.9 mm (4.45 x 2.34 x 0.39 in)

Weight

120 g
110 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
Black, Pink, White with silver, White with gold

Foldable

SAR

1.19 W/kg (head)
1.25 W/kg (head)     0.91 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot

Bluetooth

2.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 2.1 (Eclair), Sense UI
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass