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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4.3"
LED
LED
720x1280
12
MP
MP
1.3mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
1910
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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4.8"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1280
8
MP
MP
2mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
2100
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747)
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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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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w) | Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747) | |
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Model | Xperia Acro S (LT26w) | Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747) |
Other model names | Sony Xperia Acro S LT26w, Sony Hikari | AT&T Samsung Galaxy S3 i747 (4G LTE), Galaxy S III |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | USA |
Brand | Sony | Samsung |
Release date | 8/31/2012 | 6/22/2012 |
Depth | 11.9 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) |
Weight | 147 grams (5.15 ounces) | 134 grams (4.69 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Waterproof (IP?) | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w) | Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747) | |
Display type | TFT LED-Backlit LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 4.3" inches | 4.8" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~61.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1280 pixels | 720x1280 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 342 PPI | 306 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | ShatterShield | Gorilla Glass 2 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w) | Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747) | |
System version | Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS | Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS |
Firmware update | Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean | Android 4.3 Jelly Bean |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w) | Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8260 | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8260A (28nm) |
CPU | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core) | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 220 | Qualcomm Adreno 225 400Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w) | Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747) | |
RAM memory | 1GB LPDDR2 | 2GB LPDDR2 |
Internal storage | 16GB (11GB available) | 16GB (11GB available) |
External storage | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w) | Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 14.4/5.76 Mbps | 100/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE 700/1700/2100 |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w) | Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 12 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | f/2.6 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | Not supported | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w) | Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 1.3 megapixels | 2 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1280x1024 pixels | 1600x1200 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | HD (1280x720) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.6 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w) | Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV | MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w) | Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Micro HDMI Type D | Micro-B USB MHL |
Bluetooth | 3.0 + A2DP | 4.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w) | Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w) | Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB-L1G6LLU |
Battery capacity | 1910 mAh | 2100 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 7.2 hours | 8 hours |
Standby | 310 hours (12.9 days) | 199 hours (8.3 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Sony Xperia Acro S (LT26w) | Galaxy S3 (SGH-i747) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player | HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not 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) |