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Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w) vs Samsung Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Acro S vs Samsung Galaxy S3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 X Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w) 05Points
4.3"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1910
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
16Points Samsung Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747) Compare Sony Xperia Acro S X
4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747)

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Xperia Acro S (LT26w)} 5 Advantages Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w) vs Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747)} 16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747)
+342 PPI12%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs306 PPI
+(back) 12MP50%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+f/2.4 (aperture)8%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.6 (aperture)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
147 grams (5.15 ounces)vs+134 grams (4.69 ounces)10%
Lighter
11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)vs+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)38%
Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
4.3"vs+4.8"12%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1.3MPvs+(front) 2MP46%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Beanvs+Android 4.3 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1910 mAhvs+2100 mAh10%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

24 Common items in both devices
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core
16GB (11GB available)
16 million
720x1280 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747)
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ModelXperia Acro S (LT26w)Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747)
Other model namesSony Xperia Acro S LT26w, Sony HikariAT&T Samsung Galaxy S3 i747 (4G LTE), Galaxy S III
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandSonySamsung
Release date8/31/20126/22/2012
Depth11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)66 x 126 millimeters (2.6 x 4.96 in)70.6 x 136.6 millimeters (2.78 x 5.38 in)
Weight147 grams (5.15 ounces)134 grams (4.69 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.3" inches4.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)342 PPI306 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassShatterShieldGorilla Glass 2
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747)
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM826032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8260A (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 220Qualcomm Adreno 225 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)16GB (11GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 700/1700/2100
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.6 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAVMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB-L1G6LLU
Battery capacity1910 mAh2100 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7.2 hours8 hours
Standby310 hours (12.9 days)199 hours (8.3 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: White, Black, Pink
• 2GB microSD included
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• Sony xLOUD
• PlayNow
• 3D sweep panorama
• Video stabiliser
• Java framework
• Colors: Pebble blue, Marble white, Garnet red
• S-Voice natural language commands and dictation
• USB OTG On-the-go
• Smart Stay eye tracking
• TouchWiz with Motion UX
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w)Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.05W/kg (head), 0.8W/kg (body)0.74W/kg (head), 0.82W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.1W/kg (head)0.198W/kg (head)
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