Sony Xperia acro HD SO
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Sony Xperia S
#6503Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia acro HD SO
Sony Xperia S
Performance
46.553.0
Camera
19.119.1
Display
43.543.5
Battery
18.117.0
Build
0.214.5
Connectivity
33.042.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.923.4
Summary
- The Sony Xperia acro HD SO and Sony Xperia S both feature a 4.3-inch LED-backlit LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing similar visual clarity.
- In terms of performance, both devices are powered by the Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3 chipset with a dual-core 1.5 GHz CPU, but the Xperia S offers more internal storage at 32GB compared to the acro HD's 11GB.
- Both smartphones have a 12 MP rear camera capable of recording 1080p video, but neither includes optical image stabilization.
- The Xperia S has a slightly larger battery capacity of 1750 mAh versus the acro HD's 1910 mAh, and while both run on Android 2.3, the Xperia S can be upgraded to 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, enhancing its software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Xperia S being slightly lighter and thinner.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia acro HD SO
Sony Xperia S
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
For Japan
Also known as Sony Ericsson Xperia Nozomi, Sony Ericsson Arc HD
Display
Size
4.3"
4.3"
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 (~342 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
32GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
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
1750 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1910 mAh battery
Non-removable Li-Ion 1750 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)
128 x 64 x 10.6 mm (5.04 x 2.52 x 0.42 in)
Weight
149 g
144 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Aqua, Sakura, Ceramic
White, Black, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.31 W/kg (head) 0.60 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 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