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Nokia Lumia 510 vs Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 510 vs Sony Xperia acro HD phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

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28Points Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12) Compare Nokia Lumia 510 X
4.3"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1910
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)

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!

Lumia 510} 3 Advantages Nokia Lumia 510 vs Xperia acro HD (SOI12)} 28 Advantages Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)
+129 grams (4.52 ounces)16%
Lighter
vs149 grams (5.22 ounces)
+11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)3%
Thinner
vs11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
800MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)125%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDRvs+1GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GBvs+16GB (11GB available)175%
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x800 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+342 PPI47%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"vs+4.3"8%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 12MP138%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1300 mAhvs+1910 mAh47%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+Digital TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
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+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

17 Common items in both devices
Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+10 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features

Nokia Lumia 510Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)
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ModelLumia 510Xperia acro HD (SOI12)
Other model namesNokia Lumia 510 RM-898, Lumia 510 RM-889, Nokia GlorySony Ericsson Xperia acro HD SOI12S, Sony Hayate
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
Japan
Japan
BrandNokiaSony
Release date11/1/20124/1/2012
Depth11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)64.9 x 120.7 millimeters (2.56 x 4.75 in)66 x 126 millimeters (2.6 x 4.96 in)
Weight129 grams (4.52 ounces)149 grams (5.22 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 510Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size4" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~58.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~61.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI342 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredSony Mobile BRAVIA Engine

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 510Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)
System versionWindows Phone 7.5 MangoAndroid 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 510Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227A (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 510Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)
RAM memory256MB LPDDR1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB16GB (11GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 510Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100
RM-898 version:
UMTS 850/1900
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Rev A, UMTS 850/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, 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

Nokia Lumia 510Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels12 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/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
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 510Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (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

Nokia Lumia 510Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedDigital TV
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, 3GPMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 510Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 510Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 510Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-3L
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1300 mAh1910 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy8.4 hours9 hours
Standby653 hours (27.2 days)410 hours (17.1 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 510Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaExternal retractable antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: White, Cyan, Black, Red, Yellow
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage
• Video stabilization
• Video zoom
• Bing Maps
• Containing up to 60% recycled materials
• Java framework
• Colors: White, Black, Rouge
• 2GB microSD included
• PlayNow
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 510Sony 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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