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Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w) vs Samsung Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Acro S vs Samsung Galaxy 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy 5 X Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w) 33Points
4.3"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1910
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
02Points Samsung Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500) Compare Sony Xperia Acro S X
2.8"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)

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 S (LT26w)} 33 Advantages Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w) vs Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)} 2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs600MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB
+16GB (11GB available)65 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (170MB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 16GB microSD
+11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)3%
Thinner
vs12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+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 PPI139%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs143 PPI
+4.3"54%
Larger screen
vs2.8"
+(back) 12MP5 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+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
+f/2.4 (aperture)13%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.7 (aperture)
+(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)
+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.2.1 Froyo
+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
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1910 mAh59%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1200 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
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+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
+ShatterShieldAdvantage
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
147 grams (5.15 ounces)vs+102 grams (3.57 ounces)44%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

12 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
+5 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 S (LT26w)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
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ModelXperia Acro S (LT26w)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
Other model namesSony Xperia Acro S LT26w, Sony HikariSamsung Galaxy 550, Galaxy Corby
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)(Latin America)Brazil
(Global, International), (Latin America), Brazil
BrandSonySamsung
Release date8/31/20128/1/2010
Depth11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)66 x 126 millimeters (2.6 x 4.96 in)56 x 108 millimeters (2.2 x 4.25 in)
Weight147 grams (5.15 ounces)102 grams (3.57 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.3" inches2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~40.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)342 PPI143 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassShatterShieldNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresSony Mobile BRAVIA Enginefeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 2.2.1 Froyo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227 (65nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2256MB
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)512MB (170MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 16GB microSD
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, 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 S (LT26w)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240) 15 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.7 (aperture)
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 detectionSmile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
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 S (LT26w)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphonesNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAVMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + 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 portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1910 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7.2 hours8 hours
Standby310 hours (12.9 days)440 hours (18.3 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: White, Black, Pink
• 2GB microSD included
PlayNow
Java framework
• Colors: Black
• Samsung TouchWiz 3.0
• Social networking integration
• WiFi hotspot with Android 2.2
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.05W/kg (head), 0.8W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.1W/kg (head)0.65W/kg (head)
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