- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How they compare
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Compare with...
- LG Nexus 4
- Samsung GALAXY Grand
- LG Optimus L9
- Samsung Galaxy S III
- Sony Xperia Z
by GSM Arena (Sep, 2012)The Xperia acro S produces smooth videos with good colors but the level of detail isn't anything special.
by TrustedReviews (Jan, 2012)It's solidly built, retaining the Kevlar-covered rear of the original and we have to say it felt better because of the extra weight and bulk.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Sony Xperia acro S compared to the Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX
GHz1.5
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich 3.5G
1.2 GHz
Android 2.3 Gingerbread 4G
Rated 74% by by The Verge (Feb, 2012)Text looks jaggy, whites shift to blue when viewed off-axis, and the whole thing generally feels like the concession to thinness that it is.
screen size
4.3"
4.3"
Xperia acro S by Guido-A-Uzcategui-P (Jan, 2013)The screen has better size than the iPhone 4, not sure if you compare it to the 5.
Droid RAZR MAXX by Logan-H (Jun, 2012)IMPORTANT: I have 6'3 large handed the phone is great for me however if you are smaller please handle the phone first it is large the display is large you may struggle to text especially if you use the landscape mode.
screen resolution
Xperia acro S by rawr (Oct, 2012)It is fairly accurate in colors (not overly saturated), has good viewing angles, and looks very sharp (highest PPI in phones).
Droid RAZR MAXX by c|net (Oct, 2012)For all the Droid Razr Maxx's speed, picture quality was solid, with clear images and detail.
memory
| 0 GB | 1 GB | 1 GB |
processor
Xperia acro S by GSM Arena (Sep, 2012)The acro S performed very well against the dual-core competition, Kraits aside.
Droid RAZR MAXX by Evan (May, 2012)The dual core processor definitely shines also, with web browsing feeling the smoothest I've ever seen on a phone before.
camera resolution
| 0 MP | 12.1 MP | 20 MP |
Xperia acro S by GSM Arena (Sep, 2012)The Xperia acro S boasts a 12 megapixel camera with a back-illuminated Exmor R sensor and a single LED flash.
Droid RAZR MAXX by J.-Green (May, 2012)My primary complaint with the camera is there is no way (that I've discovered) to change image resolution.
Performance Real world tests of Sony Xperia acro S vs Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX
cpu speed
Xperia acro S by Roger-G (Oct, 2012)I expect more speed in web browsing, however being a dual core processor it wasn`t.Don`t get me wrong but if you cant take to deal with charging the phone 2 times a day or maybe more, wait for sony to present a phone With a higher performance or if you want it , buy it, but, keep a second Phone available when the acro leaves you in the midle of the way.
Droid RAZR MAXX by Sven--Sven (Jun, 2012)Processor speed is snappy and playing video, browsing, games and general usage are good.
talk time
400 min
1,290 min
Xperia acro S by GSM Arena (Sep, 2012)Behind it sits a 1910 mAh battery, which is rated at up to 290h of stand-by on 2G networks (310h on 3G) or 6h and 40 mins of talk time (7h 10 min on 3G).
Droid RAZR MAXX by c|net (Oct, 2012)The phone is rated by Motorola to offer 21.5 hours of talk time and close to 16 days in standby mode.
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX
| Is waterproof | Yes | vs | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat common; Protected against the elements--and accidents | |||
| Supports NFC | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Enables payment by phone and other wireless communications | |||
| Supports FM radio | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Listen to music and news from local radio stations | |||
| Significantly higher resolution front camera | 12.1 MP | vs | 8 MP |
| More than 50% higher resolution front camera; Video chat with other people | |||
| Significantly newer operating system | Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich | vs | Android 2.3 Gingerbread |
| Newer Android OS; Get all the latest features and security updates with a more recent version | |||
| Significantly sharper screen | 341 ppi | vs | 256 ppi |
| More than 30% sharper PPI; enjoy photo-realistic, crisp images | |||
| Higher resolution screen | 1280 x 720 | vs | 960 x 540 |
| Around 80% higher resolution screen | |||
| More highly reviewed by consumers | 86.92% | vs | 77.08% |
| More than 10% more highly reviewed by consumers | |||
| Faster processor | 1.5 GHz | vs | 1.2 GHz |
| Around 30% faster processor; run computation-intensive applications, such as photo editing, faster | |||
| Marginally newer | Aug, 2012 | vs | Jan, 2012 |
| Release date 6 months later | |||
Advantages compared to the Sony Xperia acro S
| Much longer talk time | 1,290 min | vs | 400 min |
|---|---|---|---|
| More than 3x longer talk time; go days without charging | |||
| Much more battery capacity | 3,300 mA·h | vs | 1,910 mA·h |
| More than 70% more battery capacity | |||
| Screen uses OLED technology | Yes | vs | No |
| About half of phones are OLED; OLED screens are typically higher contrast and use less power | |||
| Is 4G | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Supports the fastest, most reliable networks | |||
| Smaller | 69 x 131 x 9 mm | vs | 66 x 126 x 12 mm |
| Around 20% smaller | |||
| Quite a bit thinner | 9 mm | vs | 12 mm |
| More than 20% thinner | |||
| Slightly longer standby time | 22,800 min | vs | 17,400 min |
| More than 30% longer standby time | |||
Reviews Word on the street
Sony Xperia acro S | Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX | ||
 |   Rated by 68 users at amazon.com Rated 60% by by Guido-A-Uzcategui-P (Jan, 2013) Rated 100% by by rawr (Oct, 2012) |  Rated by 193 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by Twiddles42 (Feb, 2012) Rated 80% by by Alexis | |
|---|---|---|---|
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | LG Nexus 4 Rated the best by consumers |
 | 3 | LG Optimus L9 5-way tie: Has a removable battery |
 | 5 | Sony Xperia Z Sharpest screen |
 | 7 | Samsung Galaxy S II 4-way tie: Screen uses OLED technology |
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