Sony Xperia acro HD SO
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Sony Xperia ion HSPA
#6622Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia acro HD SO
Sony Xperia ion HSPA
Performance
46.547.0
Camera
19.119.1
Display
43.543.5
Battery
18.118.0
Build
0.215.4
Connectivity
33.046.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.923.0
Summary
- The Sony Xperia acro HD SO features a 4.3-inch LED-backlit LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Xperia ion HSPA has a slightly larger 4.55-inch display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of ~323 ppi.
- Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3 chipset and have dual-core 1.5 GHz processors, but the ion offers slightly more RAM at 1GB compared to the acro's 1GB.
- Both cameras are identical with 12 MP rear sensors capable of 1080p video recording, and they share similar battery capacities, with the acro at 1910 mAh and the ion at 1900 mAh.
- In terms of software, the acro runs Android 2.3, while the ion can be upgraded to Android 4.1.2, providing a more modern software experience.
- The ion also includes NFC support, which the acro lacks, enhancing its connectivity options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia acro HD SO
Sony Xperia ion HSPA
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
For Japan
Also known as Xperia ion lt28h
Display
Size
4.3"
4.55"
Type
LED-backlit LCD,
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~323 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 220
Adreno 220
Memory
11GB 1GB RAM
13.2GB (12.9GB user available), 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, AF
12 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1910 mAh
1900 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1910 mAh battery
Non-removable Li-Ion 1900 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
126 x 66 x 11.9 mm (4.96 x 2.60 x 0.47 in)
133 x 68 x 10.8 mm (5.24 x 2.68 x 0.43 in)
Weight
149 g
144 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Aqua, Sakura, Ceramic
Black, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.08 W/kg (head) 0.97 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass