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Motorola Moto G (XT1031) vs Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)

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

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Compare Sony Xperia Acro S X Motorola Moto G (XT1031) 10Points
4.5"
IPS

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2070
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
09Points Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w) Compare Motorola Moto G X
4.3"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1910
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G (XT1031)

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Moto G (XT1031)} 10 Advantages Motorola Moto G (XT1031) vs Xperia Acro S (LT26w)} 9 Advantages Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core3%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+143 grams (5.01 ounces)3%
Lighter
vs147 grams (5.15 ounces)
+11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)3%
Thinner
vs11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LED-Backlit LCD
+4.5"5%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+2070 mAh8%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1910 mAh
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
8GB (5.49GB available)vs+16GB (11GB available)100%
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
326 PPIvs+342 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 12MP138%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+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
Not supportedvs+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

32 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR2
Plastic body, glass front
60Hz
16 million
720x1280 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+25 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto G (XT1031)Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
 
ModelMoto G (XT1031)Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
Other model namesMotorola Moto G1 XT1031 (CDMA), XT1028 (Verizon)Sony Xperia Acro S LT26w, Sony Hikari
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaSony
Release date11/13/20138/31/2012
Depth11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)65.9 x 129.9 millimeters (2.59 x 5.11 in)66 x 126 millimeters (2.6 x 4.96 in)
Weight143 grams (5.01 ounces)147 grams (5.15 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Moto G (XT1031)Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size4.5" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~61.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels (16:9)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)326 PPI342 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3ShatterShield
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedSony Mobile BRAVIA Engine

🤖 Operating System

Moto G (XT1031)Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
System versionAndroid 4.3 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto G (XT1031)Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto G (XT1031)Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (5.49GB available)
eMMC 4.5
16GB (11GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto G (XT1031)Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Moto G (XT1031)Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels12 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (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 stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto G (XT1031)Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 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

Moto G (XT1031)Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

Moto G (XT1031)Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto G (XT1031)Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto G (XT1031)Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2070 mAh1910 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy24 hours (1 day)7.2 hours
Standby210 hours (8.8 days)310 hours (12.9 days)

➕ Other features

Moto G (XT1031)Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
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 antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black (front panel), 7 color options (back panel)
• Slow motion video
• WiFi hotspot
• Google Drive 50GB
• Colors: White, Black, Pink
• 2GB microSD included
• PlayNow
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto G (XT1031)Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.17W/kg (head), 1.06W/kg (body)1.05W/kg (head), 0.8W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.79W/kg (head)1.1W/kg (head)
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