Sony Xperia T3 (4G LTE) vs Acer Iconia Smart (S300)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia T3 vs Acer Iconia Smart phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/9/2014 11:54 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 11:27 AM

Compare Acer Iconia Smart X Sony Xperia T3 (4G LTE) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.3"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Acer Iconia Smart (S300) Compare Sony Xperia T3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
TFT

480x1024

8
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia T3 (4G LTE)

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!

18 Advantages Sony Xperia T3 (4G LTE)	vs	3 Advantages Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
+1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core96% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+148 grams (5.18 ounces)25% Lighter	vs	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)94% Thinner	vs	13.6 millimeters (0.54 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+720x1280 pixels88% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x1024 pixels
+277 PPI17% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	236 PPI
+5.3"10% Larger screen	vs	4.8"
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps9 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2500 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
(front) 1MP	vs	+(front) 2MP108% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

19 Common items in both devices

8GB (5GB available)

Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

(back) 8MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+12 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia T3 (4G LTE)	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
Change model
Model	Xperia T3 (4G LTE)	Iconia Smart (S300)
Other model names	Sony Xperia T3 D5103, Sony Xperia T3 D5106, Sony Seagull	Acer Iconia Smart S300, Acer S300 HLZJMS300
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International), Canada, USA, (Europe)
Brand	Sony	Acer
Release date	6/1/2014	5/1/2011
Depth	7 millimeters (0.28 inches)	13.6 millimeters (0.54 inches)
Size (width x height)	77 x 150.7 millimeters (3.03 x 5.93 in)	64.5 x 141.7 millimeters (2.54 x 5.58 in)
Weight	148 grams (5.18 ounces)	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia T3 (4G LTE)	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.3" inches	4.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~62.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	480x1024 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	277 PPI	236 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia T3 (4G LTE)	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia T3 (4G LTE)	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8928-2	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255-1 (45nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia T3 (4G LTE)	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	8GB (5GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia T3 (4G LTE)	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	150/50 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	UMTS D5103: 900/2100 - D5106: 850/1700/1900/2100	American model: UMTS 850/1900/2100 Europe model: UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE D5103: 800/900/1800/2100/2600 - D5106: 700/1700/2100/2600	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	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 T3 (4G LTE)	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	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	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia T3 (4G LTE)	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
Front camera (secondary)	1 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x720 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	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 T3 (4G LTE)	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, XviD, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia T3 (4G LTE)	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	4.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia T3 (4G LTE)	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia T3 (4G LTE)	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	2500 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	8 hours
Standby	666.7 hours (27.8 days)	500 hours (20.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia T3 (4G LTE)	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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	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, White, Purple • USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3 • Visor TRILUMINOS • Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 • Sony Exmor RS sensor • Sony ClearAudio+ • ANT+ support • WiFi Miracast • 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 T3 (4G LTE)	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)