Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia acro HD vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/1/2017 7:44 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:50 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro X Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1910
mAh

(Non removable)

24Points Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730F/DS) Compare Sony Xperia acro HD X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730F/DS)

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!

8 Advantages Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)	vs	24 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730F/DS)
+16GB (11GB available)10% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+149 grams (5.22 ounces)21% Lighter	vs	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+Digital TVAdvantage Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)	vs	+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)77% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+3GB LPDDR32 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)49% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
TFT LED-Backlit LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
342 PPI	vs	+401 PPI17% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+5.5"28% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(back) 13MP7% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)41% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 13MP9 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 300 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1910 mAh	vs	+3600 mAh88% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

Multitouch

+14 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730F/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730F/DS)
Other model names	NTT DoCoMo Sony Ericsson Xperia acro HD SO-03D, Sony Hikari	Galaxy J7 Pro J730F/Dual-Sim (16GB)
Country or region available	Japan	Angola, United Arab Emirates, Mozambique, Pakistan
Brand	Sony	Samsung
Release date	3/1/2012	7/1/2017
Depth	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	66 x 126 millimeters (2.6 x 4.96 in)	74.8 x 152.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6 in)
Weight	149 grams (5.22 ounces)	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730F/DS)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.3" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	342 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730F/DS)
System version	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread	Android 7.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730F/DS)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)	ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730F/DS)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available)	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730F/DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 800/850/1700/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
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	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Digital TV	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730F/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730F/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1910 mAh	3600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	24 hours (1 day)
Standby	410 hours (17.1 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730F/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), 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, HTML5, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	External retractable antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Aqua, Sakura, Ceramic • 2GB microSD included • PlayNow • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink • 2.5D glass screen • Always on Display
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia acro HD (SO-03D)	Galaxy J7 Pro (SM-J730F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.567W/kg (head), 1.33W/kg (body)