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Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D) vs NGM Forward Escape

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

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Compare NGM Forward Escape X Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D) 18Points
4.3"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1910
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)

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!

Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)} 18 Advantages Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D) vs Forward Escape} 9 Advantages NGM Forward Escape
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core4%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+16GB (11GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (2GB available)
+149 grams (5.22 ounces)7%
Lighter
vs160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+720x1280 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+342 PPI74%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs196 PPI
+(back) 12MP50%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+(front) 1.3MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Digital TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
vsNot supported
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)vs+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)28%
Thinner
4.3"vs+5"16%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Android 2.3.7 Gingerbreadvs+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1910 mAhvs+2000 mAh5%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

17 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR2 / 1GB
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
3G+ HSPA+
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)NGM Forward Escape
 
ModelXperia acro HD (SO-03D)Forward Escape
Other model namesNTT DoCoMo Sony Ericsson Xperia acro HD SO-03D, Sony HikariNew Generation Mobile NGM Forward Escape
Country or region availableJapan
Japan
feature not registered
BrandSonyNGM
Release date3/1/20126/1/2014
Depth11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)66 x 126 millimeters (2.6 x 4.96 in)71.1 x 146 millimeters (2.8 x 5.75 in)
Weight149 grams (5.22 ounces)160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)NGM Forward Escape
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.3" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)342 PPI196 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)NGM Forward Escape
System versionAndroid 2.3.7 GingerbreadAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)NGM Forward Escape
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM826032bit: MediaTek MT6582WM
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 220feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)NGM Forward Escape
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)4GB (2GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)NGM Forward Escape
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps21/5.76 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 800/850/1700/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)NGM Forward Escape
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 25 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)NGM Forward Escape
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)VGA (640x480)
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

Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)NGM Forward Escape
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVDigital TVNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAVMP3, WAV, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)NGM Forward Escape
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)NGM Forward Escape
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)NGM Forward Escape
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1910 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy9 hours9.8 hours
Standby410 hours (17.1 days)326 hours (13.6 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)NGM Forward Escape
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML
AntennaExternal retractable antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Aqua, Sakura, Ceramic
• 2GB microSD included
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• Sony xLOUD
• PlayNow
• 3D sweep panorama
• Video stabiliser
• Java framework
• Colors: Black
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)NGM Forward Escape
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.77W/kg (body)
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