Sony Xperia J (ST26a) vs Acer Liquid Z3 (Z130)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia J vs Acer Liquid Z3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/31/2013 1:39 PM, updated: 11/3/2021 11:17 AM

Compare Acer Liquid Z3 X Sony Xperia J (ST26a) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

07Points Acer Liquid Z3 (Z130) Compare Sony Xperia J X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia J (ST26a)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

9 Advantages Sony Xperia J (ST26a)	vs	7 Advantages Acer Liquid Z3 (Z130)
+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)13% Thinner	vs	10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+480x854 pixels167% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+245 PPI48% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	165 PPI
+4"14% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+1750 mAh17% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)	vs	+1GHz 32bit Dual-core14% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB (2GB available)	vs	+4GB100% More internal storage for applications and files
124 grams (4.34 ounces)	vs	+120 grams (4.2 ounces)3% Lighter
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 21 Mbps192% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

20 Common items in both devices

512MB LPDDR / 512MB

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

VGA (640x480)

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)	Acer Liquid Z3 (Z130)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia J (ST26a)	Liquid Z3 (Z130)
Other model names	Sony Xperia J ST26, Sony JLo	Acer Liquid Z3 Z130 (Single-Sim), Acer Z130
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony	Acer
Release date	10/29/2012	9/1/2013
Depth	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)	10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	61.2 x 124.3 millimeters (2.41 x 4.89 in)	60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)
Weight	124 grams (4.34 ounces)	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)	Acer Liquid Z3 (Z130)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58% (screen-to-body ratio)	~55.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels (16:9)	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)	Acer Liquid Z3 (Z130)
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)	Acer Liquid Z3 (Z130)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)	32bit: MediaTek MT6572
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)	ARM Mali-400
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 1151 (v3)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)	Acer Liquid Z3 (Z130)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	512MB
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	4GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)	Acer Liquid Z3 (Z130)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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 850/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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 J (ST26a)	Acer Liquid Z3 (Z130)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480)	VGA (640x480) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	Not supported	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)	Acer Liquid Z3 (Z130)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
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 J (ST26a)	Acer Liquid Z3 (Z130)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)	Acer Liquid Z3 (Z130)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)	Acer Liquid Z3 (Z130)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)	Acer Liquid Z3 (Z130)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1750 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7.3 hours	feature not registered
Standby	618 hours (25.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)	Acer Liquid Z3 (Z130)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Yellow, Pink • Video stabiliser • xLoud • 3D surround sound audio • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Rock Black, Classic White • SRS sound • WiFi hotspot • Separately sold exchangable back covers in Sakura Pink, Pop Yellow, Lagoon Turquoise, Rock Black and Classic White • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia J (ST26a)	Acer Liquid Z3 (Z130)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.63W/kg (head), 0.5W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.73W/kg (head)	feature not registered