Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12) vs Samsung Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)

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

9/5/2016 7:31 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:50 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy K Zoom X Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1910
mAh

(Non removable)

20Points Samsung Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115) Compare Sony Xperia acro HD X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

20.7
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2430
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)

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 Xperia acro HD (SOI12)	vs	20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
+16GB (11GB available)120% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
+149 grams (5.22 ounces)34% Lighter	vs	200 grams (7 ounces)
+11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)39% Thinner	vs	16.6 millimeters (0.65 inches)
+342 PPI12% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	306 PPI
+f/2.4 (aperture)29% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/3.1 (aperture)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	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
+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	+1.7GHz 32bit Hexa-core28% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT LED-Backlit LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
4.3"	vs	+4.8"12% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(back) 20.7MP72% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Xenon flashAdvantage The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 2.1MP58% 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 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage Android 4.4.2 KitKat 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) 150 Mbps9 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1910 mAh	vs	+2430 mAh27% 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
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

24 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

720x1280 pixels

Autofocus

BSI sensor

Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia acro HD (SOI12)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Xperia acro HD SOI12S, Sony Hayate	Samsung Galaxy S5 zoom, Galaxy K zoom LTE C115L
Country or region available	Japan	(Global, International), USA
Brand	Sony	Samsung
Release date	4/1/2012	6/1/2014
Depth	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)	16.6 millimeters (0.65 inches)
Size (width x height)	66 x 126 millimeters (2.6 x 4.96 in)	70.8 x 137.5 millimeters (2.79 x 5.41 in)
Weight	149 grams (5.22 ounces)	200 grams (7 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.3" inches	4.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	342 PPI	306 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
System version	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Hexa 5260 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Dual-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)	ARM Mali-T624 MP4
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available)	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	150/50 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Rev A, UMTS 850/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 Xperia acro HD (SOI12)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Xenon flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/3.1 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
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 Xperia acro HD (SOI12)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Digital TV	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
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	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1910 mAh	2430 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	14 hours
Standby	410 hours (17.1 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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, HTML5, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	External retractable antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White, Black, Rouge • 2GB microSD included PlayNow Java framework	• Colors: Charcoal Black, Electric Blue, Shimmery White • 2 processors: Quad-core 1.3GHz + Dual-core 1.7GHz • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Dropbox 50GB Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia acro HD (SOI12)	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.513W/kg (head), 1.074W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.404W/kg (head), 0.369W/kg (body)