Acer Iconia Smart (S300) vs Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Acer Iconia Smart vs Sony Xperia M4 Aqua phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/31/2015 1:35 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 11:19 AM

Compare Sony Xperia M4 Aqua X Acer Iconia Smart (S300) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
TFT

480x1024

8
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

23Points Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 8GB) Compare Acer Iconia Smart X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 8GB)

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!

3 Advantages Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	vs	23 Advantages Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 8GB)
+8GB (5GB available)67% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (3GB available)
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core189% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
185 grams (6.48 ounces)	vs	+136 grams (4.76 ounces)36% Lighter
13.6 millimeters (0.54 inches)	vs	+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)86% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x1024 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels88% Higher resolution screen
236 PPI	vs	+294 PPI25% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.8"	vs	+5"4% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 5MP162% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps9 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+2400 mAh60% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

19 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+12 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Iconia Smart (S300)	Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 8GB)
Other model names	Acer Iconia Smart S300, Acer S300 HLZJMS300	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua LTE E2303/E2353 Single Sim, Sony Tulip
Country or region available	(Global, International), Canada, USA, (Europe)	feature not registered
Brand	Acer	Sony
Release date	5/1/2011	6/1/2015
Depth	13.6 millimeters (0.54 inches)	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.5 x 141.7 millimeters (2.54 x 5.58 in)	72.59 x 145.5 millimeters (2.86 x 5.73 in)
Weight	185 grams (6.48 ounces)	136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 8GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.8" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~62.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x1024 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	236 PPI	294 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 Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 8GB)
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 8GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255-1 (45nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	Qualcomm Adreno 405
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 8GB)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	8GB (3GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 8GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 E2303: 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) E2353: 2100/1800/850/2600/900/700/2300 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,28) TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
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 Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
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	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
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 Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 8GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
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, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 8GB)
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	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 8GB)
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 Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 8GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	2400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	13.3 hours
Standby	500 hours (20.8 days)	685 hours (28.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 8GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, HTML5
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, White, Coral, Silver • Sony Exmor RS sensor • 3D Surround Sound • ANT+ • Miracast • WiFi direct • IP68 certified: dust and water proof up to 1.5 meter and 30min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Sony Xperia M4 Aqua (4G 8GB)
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