When you hear of Sony smartphones, you probably think of superb mobile cameras and excellent displays. That’s true in a sense, but not all models in Sony’s Android-flavoured roster are powerhouses. The Xperia miro is one such example. It has a reasonably sized, 3.5-inch HVGA screen and a decent 5MP camera, but is for the most part best described as "entry-level".
What the miro has going for it is its use of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, one of the latest versions of Google’s Android software. It also features Bluetooth 2.1, GPS with A-GPS, Wi-Fi connectivity, a 800MHz processor, 512MB of RAM, and 2.2GB of storage. Users who need more storage space for their multimedia files can add a microSD card.
The miro is a fairly simple iteration of an entry-level Android smartphone that’s available at a very low price. For some people, that’s more than enough.
Need to Know: Sony Xperia miro
1. Uses Android 4.0 ICS as the default OS. (The Good)
2. Affordable price point. (The Good)
3. Will not be upgraded to any of the later versions of Android. (The Bad)
4. Slow processor and a very limited amount of RAM and internal storage. (The Bad)
What the Critics Are Saying...
- TT Gadget Editor, TelecomTigerThe Sony Xperia Miro is best smart phone in Sony’s Xperia series till date. Powered with BRAVIA Engine this phone is much better than others in this price range. The 800 MHz processor, 5 megapixels camera with LED flash and Android 4.0 ICS OS are its main key features that gives it edge over its com...
- John Thompson, Android PoliceThe Ford KA of phones - You'll get from A To B, but the ride might be a little rough.
- Niall Magennis , TrustedReviewsThe phone doesn't exactly blow your mind with the rest of its specification, either, with the Sony Xperia Miro processor lining up as an 800MHz single-core offering which has a fairly modest 512MB of RAM available to it. Storage space is limited to 4GB, but almost half of this is taken up by the OS...
- GSMArena team, GSMArenaThe Sony Xperia miro is made exactly by the book - just not sure whose book it is. It seems all major manufacturers have near identical offers in the Android low-end. And while Sony is only catching up, some makers have had the time to perfect the entry-level smartphone concept. To be fair to the Xp...
- James Pearce, CoolsmartphoneOverall the Miro is a great phone; for the target market anyway. If the screen had been a little bit better, say WVGA it could have been one of those phone that capture the hacking communities hearts. As it is it will become one of those also ran phones that just get cheaper and cheaper on contract....
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Common Questions
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Sony backs up the Xperia miro with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.
If your Xperia miro has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Sony support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Sony's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.
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Manuals / User Guides
- Sony Xperia miro Manual (PDF)
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