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Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB) vs Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A2 Core 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 Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB) 17Points
5"
PLS

540x960

5
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

vs
11Points Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12) Compare Samsung Galaxy A2 Core X
4.3"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1910
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)

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!

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)} 17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB) vs Xperia acro HD (SOI12)} 11 Advantages Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)
+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)61%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core
+1GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+142 grams (4.97 ounces)5%
Lighter
vs149 grams (5.22 ounces)
+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)31%
Thinner
vs11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+5"16%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+f/1.9 (aperture)26%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.3MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.3.7 Gingerbread
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+2600 mAh36%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1910 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
TFT PLSvs+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
220 PPIvs+342 PPI55%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 12MP144%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
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.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
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

16 Common items in both devices
16GB (12GB available) / 16GB (11GB available)
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
+9 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

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)
ModelGalaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)Xperia acro HD (SOI12)
Other model namesGalaxy A2 Core SM-A260G/Dual-SimSony Ericsson Xperia acro HD SOI12S, Sony Hayate
Country or region availableIndia
India
Japan
Japan
BrandSamsungSony
Release date4/1/20194/1/2012
Depth9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)71 x 141.6 millimeters (2.8 x 5.57 in)66 x 126 millimeters (2.6 x 4.96 in)
Weight142 grams (4.97 ounces)149 grams (5.22 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)
Display typeTFT PLSTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size5" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~61.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)220 PPI342 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8260
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 220
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 5.1
16GB (11GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandDual-Band 900/1800Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Rev A, UMTS 850/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 900/1800Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels12 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (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 stabilizationfeature not registered
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

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedDigital TV
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKVMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh1910 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy16 hours9 hours
Standbyfeature not registered410 hours (17.1 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)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: Black, Blue, Red, Gold
• Android Go edition
• Colors: White, Black, Rouge
• 2GB microSD included
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• Sony xLOUD
• PlayNow
• 3D sweep panorama
• Video stabiliser
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260G/DS 16GB)Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.527W/kg (head), 0.972W/kg (body)feature not registered
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