Motorola IronRock (XT626) vs Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola IronRock vs Sony Xperia Acro S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/6/2013 3:39 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:50 PM

Compare Sony Xperia Acro S X Motorola IronRock (XT626) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Single-core

1880
mAh

(Removable)

23Points Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w) Compare Motorola IronRock X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1910
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)

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 Motorola IronRock (XT626)	vs	23 Advantages Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
+11 millimeters (0.43 inches)8% Thinner	vs	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
1.2GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)50% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB (1GB available)	vs	+16GB (11GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files
165 grams (5.78 ounces)	vs	+147 grams (5.15 ounces)12% Lighter
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
256 PPI	vs	+342 PPI34% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 12MP50% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1880 mAh	vs	+1910 mAh2% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + 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, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+ShatterShieldAdvantage 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

21 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

4.3"

LED flash

Only digital zoom

(front) 1.3MP

+14 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
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Model	IronRock (XT626)	Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
Other model names	Nextel Motorola Iron Rock XT626, Motorola Double V	Sony Xperia Acro S LT26w, Sony Hikari
Country or region available	(Global, International), (Latin America), Brazil	(Global, International)
Brand	Motorola	Sony
Release date	7/1/2012	8/31/2012
Depth	11 millimeters (0.43 inches)	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)	67 x 127.9 millimeters (2.64 x 5.04 in)	66 x 126 millimeters (2.6 x 4.96 in)
Weight	165 grams (5.78 ounces)	147 grams (5.15 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	342 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	ShatterShield
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
System version	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255T (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	4GB (1GB available)	16GB (11GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Dual-Band 800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	iDEN 800	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	iDEN	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (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	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	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, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	1280x1024 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
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC+	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BF6X	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1880 mAh	1910 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	4 hours	7.2 hours
Standby	192 hours (8 days)	310 hours (12.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
Call control	Voice recorder	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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • 2GB or 8GB microSD included • Quickoffice • Push-to-Talk (PTT) • HAC M3/T3 • VPN IPSec • Digital compass • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: White, Black, Pink • 2GB microSD included PlayNow Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola IronRock (XT626)	Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.05W/kg (head), 0.8W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.1W/kg (head)