Sony Xperia acro HD SO-03D vs Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Sony Xperia acro HD SO-03D
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Sony Xperia acro HD SO-03D | Sony Xperia Z1 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| Panel Type | LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 1280 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 720 |
| PPI | 342 | 342 |
| Glass Type | Scratch-resistant glass | Shatter proof glass |
| Screen-to-body | 61.3 | 61.8 |
Platform
| Spec | Sony Xperia acro HD SO-03D | Sony Xperia Z1 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion | Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400 |
| GPU | Adreno 220 | Adreno 330 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3 | Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 |
| Process (nm) | — | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 2.3 | 4.3 |
Memory
| Spec | Sony Xperia acro HD SO-03D | Sony Xperia Z1 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 11GB 1GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia acro HD SO-03D | Sony Xperia Z1 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps, HDR |
| Features | LED flash, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 12 MP | 20.7 MP, f/2 |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia acro HD SO-03D | Sony Xperia Z1 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 1.3 MP | 2 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Sony Xperia acro HD SO-03D | Sony Xperia Z1 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 1910 | 2300 |
| Chemistry | — | Li-Ion |
| music play | Up to 23 h | Up to 94 h |
| stand by | Up to 290 h (2G) / Up to 310 h (3G) | Up to 670 h (2G) / Up to 600 h (3G) |
| talk time | Up to 6 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 7 h 10 min (3G) | Up to 10 h (2G) / Up to 18 h (3G) |
Body
| Spec | Sony Xperia acro HD SO-03D | Sony Xperia Z1 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 126 | 127 |
| Thickness (mm) | 11.9 | 9.5 |
| Weight (g) | 149 | 137 |
| Width (mm) | 66 | 64.9 |
Launch
| Spec | Sony Xperia acro HD SO-03D | Sony Xperia Z1 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2012, May. Released 2012, September | 2014, January. Released 2014, January |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Sony Xperia acro HD SO-03D | Sony Xperia Z1 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 1700, 2100, 800 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | — | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20 |
| Speed | HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Sony Xperia acro HD SO-03D | Sony Xperia Z1 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 2.1 | 4 |
| infrared port | Yes | — |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS | Stereo FM radio, RDS |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Sony Xperia acro HD SO-03D | Sony Xperia Z1 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Sony Xperia acro HD SO-03D | Sony Xperia Z1 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Sony Xperia acro HD SO-03D and Sony Xperia Z1 Compact are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact packs a 2300 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 20.7 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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