Samsung Acclaim
#8258
Sony Xperia tipo
#8063Category Breakdown
Samsung Acclaim
Sony Xperia tipo
Performance
5.331.1
Camera
39.611.9
Display
38.133.2
Battery
15.215.2
Build
17.214.9
Connectivity
16.326.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.816.4
Summary
- The Samsung Acclaim and Sony Xperia tipo both feature a 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of build quality, the Acclaim is slightly bulkier and heavier at 130g compared to the tipo's 99.4g, which also has a more compact design.
- Performance-wise, the tipo benefits from a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 chipset and 512MB of RAM, providing a smoother experience than the Acclaim, which lacks dedicated RAM.
- Both phones have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the tipo supports video recording at 480p, while the Acclaim does not specify video quality.
- They share a 1500 mAh battery capacity, but the tipo runs on a newer Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) compared to the Acclaim's Android 2.1, enhancing the software experience on the tipo.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Acclaim
Sony Xperia tipo
General
Release Date
2010
2012
Announced
2010
2012
Description
Also known as Samsung R880
Also known as Sony Tapioca, Sony ST21i, Sony ST21a
Display
Size
3.2"
3.2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM7225AA Snapdragon S1
CPU
N/A
800 MHz Cortex-A5
GPU
N/A
Adreno 200
Memory
N/A
2.9GB (2.5GB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
114 x 59 x 15 mm (4.49 x 2.32 x 0.59 in)
103 x 57 x 13 mm (4.06 x 2.24 x 0.51 in)
Weight
130 g
99.4 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue
Classic Black, Classic White, Deep Red, Navy Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.29 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body)
1.37 W/kg (head) 0.74 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot (Android 2.2)
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity