Acer Iconia Smart (S300) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)

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Side by side comparison between Acer Iconia Smart vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/11/2020 5:12 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 5:12 PM

Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray X Acer Iconia Smart (S300) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
TFT

480x1024

8
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

08Points Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a) Compare Acer Iconia Smart X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
LED

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Acer Iconia Smart (S300)

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!

9 Advantages Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	vs	8 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
+8GB (5GB available)16 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	1GB (300MB available)
+480x1024 pixels20% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+4.8"20% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(front) 2MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+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
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
185 grams (6.48 ounces)	vs	+100 grams (3.5 ounces)85% Lighter
13.6 millimeters (0.54 inches)	vs	+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)45% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
236 PPI	vs	+245 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

27 Common items in both devices

1GHz 32bit Single-core

512MB LPDDR2

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

(back) 8MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

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📱 Model features
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Iconia Smart (S300)	Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Other model names	Acer Iconia Smart S300, Acer S300 HLZJMS300	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray ST18, SE Urushi
Country or region available	(Global, International), Canada, USA, (Europe)	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Acer	Sony Ericsson
Release date	5/1/2011	9/1/2011
Depth	13.6 millimeters (0.54 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.5 x 141.7 millimeters (2.54 x 5.58 in)	53 x 111 millimeters (2.09 x 4.37 in)
Weight	185 grams (6.48 ounces)	100 grams (3.5 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	4.8" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~62.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~74.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x1024 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	236 PPI	245 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255-1 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	1GB (300MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
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	American model: UMTS 850/1900/2100 Europe model: UMTS 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
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 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	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	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
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	7 hours
Standby	500 hours (20.8 days)	440 hours (18.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silver • Acer Breeze 4.2 UI • HDMI 1.4 • UPnP • Dolby Mobile sound • Google Maps • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black, Gold, White, Pink • 4GB microSD included • Open ES 1.1 • Video stabilizer • PlayNow • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • SE Timescape • Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.355W/kg (head), 0.856W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.181W/kg (head), 0.467W/kg (body)	feature not registered