Sony Xperia E (C1504) vs Acer Iconia Smart (S300)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia E vs Acer Iconia Smart phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/8/2012 6:18 PM, updated: 11/3/2021 11:26 AM

Compare Acer Iconia Smart X Sony Xperia E (C1504) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1530
mAh

(Removable)

16Points Acer Iconia Smart (S300) Compare Sony Xperia E X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
TFT

480x1024

8
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Acer Iconia Smart (S300)

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!

7 Advantages Sony Xperia E (C1504)	vs	16 Advantages Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
+116 grams (4.06 ounces)59% Lighter	vs	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
+11 millimeters (0.43 inches)24% Thinner	vs	13.6 millimeters (0.54 inches)
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+Android 4.1.1 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
+1530 mAh2% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
512MB LPDDR	vs	+512MB LPDDR2Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
4GB (2GB available)	vs	+8GB (5GB available)150% More internal storage for applications and files
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixels	vs	+480x1024 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen
165 PPI	vs	+236 PPI43% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"	vs	+4.8"37% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 8MP154% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+(front) 2MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G HSUPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

20 Common items in both devices

1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

+13 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia E (C1504)	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
Change model
Model	Xperia E (C1504)	Iconia Smart (S300)
Other model names	Sony Xperia E C1504, Sony Nanhu SS	Acer Iconia Smart S300, Acer S300 HLZJMS300
Country or region available	USA	(Global, International), Canada, USA, (Europe)
Brand	Sony	Acer
Release date	1/1/2013	5/1/2011
Depth	11 millimeters (0.43 inches)	13.6 millimeters (0.54 inches)
Size (width x height)	61.8 x 113.5 millimeters (2.43 x 4.47 in)	64.5 x 141.7 millimeters (2.54 x 5.58 in)
Weight	116 grams (4.06 ounces)	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia E (C1504)	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	4.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~52% (screen-to-body ratio)	~62.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels (3:2)	480x1024 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	236 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia E (C1504)	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
System version	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia E (C1504)	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255-1 (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 1153 (v3)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia E (C1504)	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	8GB (5GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia E (C1504)	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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	C1505 model: UMTS 900/2100 C1504 model: UMTS 850/1900/2100	American model: UMTS 850/1900/2100 Europe model: UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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 E (C1504)	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia E (C1504)	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
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 E (C1504)	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia E (C1504)	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia E (C1504)	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia E (C1504)	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	1530 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6.3 hours	8 hours
Standby	530 hours (22.1 days)	500 hours (20.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia E (C1504)	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Pink, White • Sony xLOUD • 3D surround sound • HD Voice • Wi-Fi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Silver • Acer Breeze 4.2 UI • HDMI 1.4 • UPnP • Dolby Mobile sound • Google Maps • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia E (C1504)	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.355W/kg (head), 0.856W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.181W/kg (head), 0.467W/kg (body)