Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos S6802
#8317
Sony Ericsson Xperia active
#7763Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos S6802
Sony Ericsson Xperia active
Performance
24.333.2
Camera
12.714.1
Display
33.240.5
Battery
13.112.3
Build
15.814.3
Connectivity
29.528.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.517.4
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos S6802 features a 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the Sony Ericsson Xperia active has a slightly smaller 3.0-inch LED-backlit LCD with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~192 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Ace Duos is powered by an 832 MHz CPU and has 3GB of storage with 512MB RAM, whereas the Xperia active boasts a 1.0 GHz Scorpion CPU and 1GB of RAM, providing a more responsive experience.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia active can record video at 720p compared to the Ace Duos's 480p.
- The Ace Duos has a 1300 mAh battery capacity, slightly higher than the Xperia active's 1200 mAh.
- Both run Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), but the Xperia active can be upgraded to Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), offering a potentially better software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos S6802
Sony Ericsson Xperia active
General
Release Date
2012
2011
Announced
2012
2011
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony Ericsson ST17i, Sony Ericsson ST17a
Display
Size
3.5"
3"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~192 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
832 MHz
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
N/A
Adreno 205
Memory
3GB 512MB RAM
1GB (320MB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
112.7 x 61.5 x 11.5 mm (4.44 x 2.42 x 0.45 in)
92 x 55 x 16.5 mm (3.62 x 2.17 x 0.65 in)
Weight
122 g
110.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black, Yellow, La Fleur
Orange/Black, White/Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.00 W/kg (head) 0.84 W/kg (body)
1.12 W/kg (head) 1.07 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, 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
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), TouchWiz UX UI
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass