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Samsung Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V) vs Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S20 5G 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 Samsung Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V) 28Points
6.2"
AMOLED

1440x3200

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w) Compare Samsung Galaxy S20 5G X
4.3"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1910
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)

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 S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)} 28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V) vs Xperia Acro S (LT26w)} 3 Advantages Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)175%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core
+8GB LPDDR57 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+128GB (104GB available)8 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (11GB available)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)47%
Thinner
vs11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage
Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LED-Backlit LCD
+1440x3200 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+566 PPI65%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs342 PPI
+6.2"44%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 64MP + 12MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 12MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+f/1.8 (aperture)33%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 10MP7 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.3MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+5G mmWaveAdvantage
The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps346 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4000 mAh109%
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/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+USB 3.2 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
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
168 grams (5.88 ounces)vs+147 grams (5.15 ounces)14%
Lighter
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

22 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / Autofocus
BSI sensor
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
 
ModelGalaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
Other model namesGalaxy S20 SM-G981VZIAVZW (Snapdragon, 8GB RAM) - VerizonSony Xperia Acro S LT26w, Sony Hikari
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungSony
Release date6/4/2020, Announced: 5/20/20208/31/2012
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)69.1 x 151.7 millimeters (2.72 x 5.97 in)66 x 126 millimeters (2.6 x 4.96 in)
Weight168 grams (5.88 ounces)147 grams (5.15 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size6.2" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~88.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~61.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3200 pixels (20:9)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)566 PPI342 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 6ShatterShield
Refresh rate120Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10+
Always-On Display
120Hz@FHD
60Hz@QHD
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
System versionAndroid 10Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User InterfaceOne UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8260
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 220
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR51GB LPDDR2
Internal storage128GB (104GB available)
UFS 3.0
16GB (11GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 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 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (48)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkmmWave (260, 261)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, mmWaveGPRS, 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

Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
12.2 megapixels
64MP telephoto f/2.029mm1/1.72"0.8µmPDAFOIS1.1x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.4µmSuper-Steady-video
12 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/1.76" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.8µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasNot supported
Camera extras4K@60fps
1080p@240fps
720p@960fps
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
Front camera (secondary)10 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh1910 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
9W Reverse wireless charging
feature not registered
Talk time autonomy20 hours7.2 hours
Standbyfeature not registered310 hours (12.9 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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: Cloud Pink, Cosmic Grey, Cloud White
• Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
• Bixby
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
• Colors: White, Black, Pink
• 2GB microSD included
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• Sony xLOUD
• PlayNow
• 3D sweep panorama
• Video stabiliser
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S20 5G UW (SM-G981V)Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.91W/kg (head), 1.05W/kg (body)1.05W/kg (head), 0.8W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.1W/kg (head)
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