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Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12) vs Nokia Asha 502

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia acro HD vs Nokia Asha 502 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Asha 502 X Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12) 28Points
4.3"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1910
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3"
TFT

240x320

5
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

1010
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)

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 (SOI12)} 28 Advantages Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12) vs Asha 502} 5 Advantages Nokia Asha 502
+1GB LPDDR215 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs64MB
+16GB (11GB available)2252 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs5MB
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+720x1280 pixels11 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+342 PPI157%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs133 PPI
+4.3"43%
Larger screen
vs3"
+(back) 12MP138%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times
More apps available to download and use
vs1000 apps (Nokia Store)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps60 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1910 mAh89%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1010 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
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
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
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
149 grams (5.22 ounces)vs+100 grams (3.5 ounces)49%
Lighter
11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)vs+11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)7%
Thinner
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+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

14 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)Nokia Asha 502
 
ModelXperia acro HD (SOI12)Asha 502
Other model namesSony Ericsson Xperia acro HD SOI12S, Sony HayateNokia Asha 502 Dual-sim
Country or region availableJapan
Japan
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonyNokia
Release date4/1/201211/1/2013
Depth11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)66 x 126 millimeters (2.6 x 4.96 in)59.5 x 99.6 millimeters (2.34 x 3.92 in)
Weight149 grams (5.22 ounces)100 grams (3.5 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)Nokia Asha 502
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.3" inches3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~47% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)342 PPI133 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresSony Mobile BRAVIA Enginefeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)Nokia Asha 502
System versionAndroid 2.3.7 GingerbreadNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)Nokia Asha 502
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)32bit
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)Nokia Asha 502
RAM memory1GB LPDDR264MB
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)5MB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)Nokia Asha 502
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)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO Rev A, UMTS 850/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 900/1800
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)Nokia Asha 502
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240) 15 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)Nokia Asha 502
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not supported
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 (SOI12)Nokia Asha 502
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphonesNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVDigital TVNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAVMP3, WAV, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)Nokia Asha 502
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)Nokia Asha 502
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)Nokia Asha 502
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5A
Battery capacity1910 mAh1010 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy9 hours13.7 hours
Standby410 hours (17.1 days)576 hours (24 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)Nokia Asha 502
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML
AntennaExternal retractable antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: White, Black, Rouge
• 2GB microSD included
• PlayNow
• Java framework
• Colors: Red, Green, Cyan, Yellow, White and Black
• 4GB microSD included
• Nokia Life
• Support WhatsApp and eBuddy IM
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)Nokia Asha 502
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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