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Samsung Acton (GT-S3370B) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Acton vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray X Samsung Acton (GT-S3370B) 01Point
2.6"
TFT

240x320

1.3
MP
N/A
1000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
25Points Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a) Compare Samsung Acton X
4"
LED

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)

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!

Acton (GT-S3370B)} 1 Advantage Samsung Acton (GT-S3370B) vs Xperia Ray (ST18a)} 25 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
+86 grams (3.01 ounces)16%
Lighter
vs100 grams (3.5 ounces)
30MBvs+1GB (300MB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)vs+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)37%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
154 PPIvs+245 PPI59%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.6"vs+4"54%
Larger screen
(back) 1.3MPvs+(back) 8MP5 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QCIF (176x144)vs+HD (1280x720)35 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 appsvs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
3G UMTSvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G UMTS) 0.384 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps18 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Resistivevs+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1000 mAhvs+1500 mAh50%
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
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

7 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
FM (RDS)
2.1 + A2DP
USB 2.0 proprietary connector / MicroUSB 2.0
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Samsung Acton (GT-S3370B)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
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ModelActon (GT-S3370B)Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Other model namesSamsung S3370B, Samsung Acton S3370BSony Ericsson Xperia Ray ST18, SE Urushi
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
BrandSamsungSony Ericsson
Release date5/11/20109/1/2011
Depth12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)53 x 99.9 millimeters (2.09 x 3.93 in)53 x 111 millimeters (2.09 x 4.37 in)
Weight86 grams (3.01 ounces)100 grams (3.5 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Samsung Acton (GT-S3370B)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size2.6" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~39.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~74.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)154 PPI245 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Acton (GT-S3370B)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
System versionProprietary OSAndroid 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Acton (GT-S3370B)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Chipset32bit32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Acton (GT-S3370B)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
RAM memoryfeature not registered512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage30MB1GB (300MB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Acton (GT-S3370B)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.384 Mbps7.2/5.76 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTSGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Samsung Acton (GT-S3370B)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Back camera (main camera)1.3 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution1280x1024 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (176x144) 15 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Samsung Acton (GT-S3370B)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
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

Samsung Acton (GT-S3370B)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Acton (GT-S3370B)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Samsung Acton (GT-S3370B)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Acton (GT-S3370B)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BA700
Battery capacity1000 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.7 hours7 hours
Standby450 hours (18.8 days)440 hours (18.3 days)

➕ Other features

Samsung Acton (GT-S3370B)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Panorama photo
• Facebook, MySpace
• DNSe (Digital Natural Sound Engine)
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, Gold, White, Pink
• 4GB microSD included
• Open ES 1.1
• Video stabilizer
• PlayNow
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• SE Timescape
• Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Samsung Acton (GT-S3370B)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
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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