HTC Hero
#8569
Sony Xperia miro
#9208Category Breakdown
HTC Hero
Sony Xperia miro
Performance
44.832.3
Camera
11.212.7
Display
22.18.2
Battery
13.615.2
Build
14.315.9
Connectivity
22.830.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.813.0
Summary
- The HTC Hero, 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 Hero is powered by a 528 MHz ARM 11 CPU and 288MB RAM, whereas the Miro offers an 800 MHz Cortex-A5 CPU and 4GB RAM, providing better overall performance.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Miro supports video recording at 480p@30fps compared to the Hero's CIF@15fps.
- The Miro also has a larger 1500mAh battery compared to the Hero's 1350mAh, potentially offering better battery life.
- In terms of software, the Hero runs on Android 1.5 with Sense UI, while the Miro operates on Android 4.0, providing a more updated software experience.
- The build quality of the Miro is slightly more refined, being lighter and thinner than the Hero.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Hero
Sony Xperia miro
General
Release Date
2009
2012
Announced
2009
2012
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony ST23i, Sony ST23a
Display
Size
3.2"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 65K 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 MSM7200A
Qualcomm MSM7225A Snapdragon S1
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
800 MHz Cortex-A5
GPU
Adreno 130
Adreno 200
Memory
288MB RAM, 512MB
4GB (2.2GB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
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
CIF@15fps
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1350 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1350 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
112 x 56.2 x 14.4 mm (4.41 x 2.21 x 0.57 in)
113 x 59.4 x 9.9 mm (4.45 x 2.34 x 0.39 in)
Weight
135 g
110 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Brown, White (teflon coating), Graphite, Black, Pink
Black, Pink, White with silver, White with gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.21 W/kg (head) 1.51 W/kg (body)
1.25 W/kg (head) 0.91 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 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
miniUSB 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 1.5 (Cupcake), Sense UI
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass