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Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE550ML) vs Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)

Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 2 vs Sony Xperia acro HD phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia acro HD X Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE550ML) 19Points
5.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D) Compare Asus Zenfone 2 X
4.3"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1910
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE550ML)

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!

Zenfone 2 (ZE550ML)} 19 Advantages Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE550ML) vs Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)} 6 Advantages Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)
+1.8GHz 64bit Quad-core62%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)9%
Thinner
vs11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LED-Backlit LCD
+5.5"28%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+(back) 13MP7%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 12MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+f/2.0 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.3MP
+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.3.7 Gingerbread
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh57%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1910 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
170 grams (5.95 ounces)vs+149 grams (5.22 ounces)14%
Lighter
267 PPIvs+342 PPI28%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+Digital TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

20 Common items in both devices
16GB (12GB available) / 16GB (11GB available)
16 million
720x1280 pixels
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) HD (1280x720)
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE550ML)Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)
ModelZenfone 2 (ZE550ML)Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)
Other model namesAsus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML Dual-simNTT DoCoMo Sony Ericsson Xperia acro HD SO-03D, Sony Hikari
Country or region availablefeature not registeredJapan
Japan
BrandAsusSony
Release date3/1/20153/1/2012
Depth10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)77.2 x 152.5 millimeters (3.04 x 6 in)66 x 126 millimeters (2.6 x 4.96 in)
Weight170 grams (5.95 ounces)149 grams (5.22 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE550ML)Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size5.5" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~61.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)267 PPI342 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE550ML)Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)
System versionAndroid 5.0 LollipopAndroid 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0 Marshmallowfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE550ML)Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)
Chipset64bit: Intel Atom Z356032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8260
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.8GHz Intel Silvermont (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR G6430 MP4Qualcomm Adreno 220
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE550ML)Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)16GB (11GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE550ML)Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/1700/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Band 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,20) - Taiwan: 700/850/900/1700/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 3,4,5,7,8,12,28)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE550ML)Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels12 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE550ML)Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE550ML)Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedDigital TV
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE550ML)Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE550ML)Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE550ML)Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh1910 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered9 hours
Standbyfeature not registered410 hours (17.1 days)

➕ Other features

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE550ML)Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaExternal retractable antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Gold, Gray, Red, White
• Asus ZenUI
• Fast battery charging: 60% in 40min
• 5GB free ASUS WebStorage
• OpenGL 3.0
• Colors: Black, Aqua, Sakura, Ceramic
• 2GB microSD included
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• Sony xLOUD
• PlayNow
• 3D sweep panorama
• Video stabiliser
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE550ML)Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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