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Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1) vs Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z3 Play 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 Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1) 28Points
6.01"
AMOLED

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
07Points Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12) Compare Motorola Moto Z3 Play X
4.3"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1910
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)

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!

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)} 28 Advantages Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1) vs Xperia acro HD (SOI12)} 7 Advantages Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core118%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+4GB LPDDR4X3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+32GB (22GB available)100%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (11GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)76%
Thinner
vs11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LED-Backlit LCD
+1080x2160 pixels153%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+402 PPI18%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs342 PPI
+6.01"40%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP42%
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 on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+f/1.7 (aperture)41%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.3.7 Gingerbread
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps41 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+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
+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]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
156 grams (5.46 ounces)vs+149 grams (5.22 ounces)5%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adaptervs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
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.
Water splash resistant (don't immerse)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
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)
ModelMoto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)Xperia acro HD (SOI12)
Other model namesLenovo Moto Z3 Play 32GB + 4GB RAM XT1929 Verizon wirelessSony Ericsson Xperia acro HD SOI12S, Sony Hayate
Country or region availableUSA
USA
Japan
Japan
BrandMotorolaSony
Release date6/1/20184/1/2012
Depth6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)76.5 x 156.5 millimeters (3.01 x 6.16 in)66 x 126 millimeters (2.6 x 4.96 in)
Weight156 grams (5.46 ounces)149 grams (5.22 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Waterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size6.01" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~77.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~61.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2160 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)402 PPI342 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredSony Mobile BRAVIA Engine

🤖 Operating System

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 Piefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 509Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)16GB (11GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/150 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 networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Rev A, UMTS 850/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat13 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,13,20,28,66)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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 Z3 Play (XT1929-1)Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth
12 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedDigital TV
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh1910 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered9 hours
Standbyfeature not registered410 hours (17.1 days)

➕ Other features

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)
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: Deep Indigo
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Aluminum frame (6000 series)
• 2.5D gorilla glass screen
• Max vision 18:9 display
• Fast battery charging 15W
• Moto mods support
• Colors: White, Black, Rouge
• 2GB microSD included
• PlayNow
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)
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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