Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a) vs Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray vs Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/11/2020 5:12 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 5:12 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 X Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
LED

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.8"
PLS

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

768MB
RAM

Dual-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!

9 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core9% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	800MHz 32bit Dual-core
+100 grams (3.5 ounces)22% Lighter	vs	122 grams (4.27 ounces)
+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)12% Thinner	vs	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+4"5% Larger screen	vs	3.8"
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+768MB50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (300MB available)	vs	+4GB (2GB available)6 times More internal storage for applications and files
245 PPI	vs	+246 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

25 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

(front) 0.3MP

HD (1280x720)

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160)
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Model	Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160)
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray ST18, SE Urushi	Samsung Galaxy Ace II, Samsung Galaxy Ace i8160
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Samsung
Release date	9/1/2011	5/1/2012
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	53 x 111 millimeters (2.09 x 4.37 in)	62.2 x 118.3 millimeters (2.45 x 4.66 in)
Weight	100 grams (3.5 ounces)	122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	4" inches	3.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~55.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	246 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160)
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)	32bit
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 800MHz NovaThor U8500 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	Mali-400MP
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	768MB
Internal storage	1GB (300MB available)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	14.4 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	7.5 hours
Standby	440 hours (18.3 days)	640 hours (26.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• 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	• Colors: Black • Samsung TouchWiz 4.0 • Surround sound • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-i8160)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.52W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.5W/kg (head)