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Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12) vs Samsung Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)

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

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Ace X Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12) 24Points
4.3"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1910
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points Samsung Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830C) Compare Sony Xperia acro HD X
3.5"
TFT

320x480

5
MP
384MB
RAM

Single-core

1350
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)} 24 Advantages Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12) vs Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)} 3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)148%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs800MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR2167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs384MB
+16GB (11GB available)70 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (158MB available)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+720x1280 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+342 PPI107%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+4.3"23%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+(back) 12MP138%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+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)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+Android 2.3.7 GingerbreadAdvantage
Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs3G HSDPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1910 mAh41%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1350 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
+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, Flash player
+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+113 grams (3.96 ounces)32%
Lighter
11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)vs+11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)3%
Thinner
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

20 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
+13 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)
ModelXperia acro HD (SOI12)Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)
Other model namesSony Ericsson Xperia acro HD SOI12S, Sony HayateSamsung Galaxy Ace S5830C, Galaxy Ace 1, Samsung Cooper
Country or region availableJapan
Japan
(Latin America)
(Latin America)
BrandSonySamsung
Release date4/1/20121/26/2011
Depth11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)66 x 126 millimeters (2.6 x 4.96 in)59.9 x 112.4 millimeters (2.36 x 4.43 in)
Weight149 grams (5.22 ounces)113 grams (3.96 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.3" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~54.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)342 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresSony Mobile BRAVIA Enginefeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)
System versionAndroid 2.3.7 GingerbreadAndroid 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227T (65nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2384MB
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)512MB (158MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps7.2/0.384 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 networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO Rev A, UMTS 850/2100UMTS 850/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 24 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 stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)
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)Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphonesNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVDigital TVNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAVMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1910 mAh1350 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy9 hours6 hours
Standby410 hours (17.1 days)400 hours (16.7 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaExternal retractable antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: White, Black, Rouge
• 2GB microSD included
• PlayNow
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Hugo Boss, La Fleur
• 2GB microSD included
• Samsung TouchWiz UI 3.0
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830C)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.826W/kg (head), 0.872W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.562W/kg (head)
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