Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 vs Sony Xperia M2: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 vs Sony Xperia M2. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy Ace 3Samsung Galaxy Ace 3Global · 1GB · 8GB
Sony Xperia M2Sony Xperia M2Global · 1GB · 8GB · Dual SIM
Technical data sheets

Basics
Samsung Galaxy Ace 3
Samsung Galaxy Ace 3
Global · 1GB · 8GB
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Sony Xperia M2
Sony Xperia M2
Global · 1GB · 8GB · Dual SIM
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 5.4 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score 4.5Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.5Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 4.5Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 4.5 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 4.5 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
4.1
13 reviews
5.3
66 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 vs Sony Xperia M2

Specs Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 prices Samsung Galaxy Ace 3
Global · 1GB · 8GB 		where to buy Sony Xperia M2 Sony Xperia M2
Global · 1GB · 8GB · Dual SIM
Inches 4" 4.8"
Resolution LowRes LowRes
Usable surface 60% useful 64% useful
Aspect Ratio 5:3 16:9
Dimensions 62.7 mm
121.2 mm
9.8 mm 		71.1 mm
139.7 mm
9.0 mm
Weight 114 g 148 g
Micro BCM 21664
Dual-Core 		SnapD. 400
Quad-Core
RAM 1 GB RAM 1 GB RAM
Storage 8 GB 8 GB
AnTuTu 10.448
v? 		17.354
v?
Battery 1500 mAh 2300 mAh
Main Camera 1
5 Mpx · Unknow

1
8 Mpx · ƒ/2.4
Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 0.3 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 0.3 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Brand
Brand Samsung Sony
Aliases -- D2303, D2305, D2306

Release Date
Release date June 2013,
10 years ago 		February 2014,
10 years ago
State On Sale Not available
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy Ace 3
Sony Xperia M2
Samsung Galaxy Ace 3
Sony Xperia M2
Size
62.7 mm • 121.2 mm • 9.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
71.1 mm • 139.7 mm • 9.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 114 g 148 g
Usable surface 60 % 64 %
Materials - -
Resistance - -
Colors
Black
Black

White

Purple

Screen
Diagonal 4" 4.8"
Type LCD IPS • TFT LCD IPS • TFT
Aspect Ratio 5:3 16:9
Resolution LowRes
480 x 800 px 		LowRes
540 x 960 px
Density 233 Pixels per inch 229 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Without Notch
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
5.4
6.6
Do you think it's a nice phone?
5.0
6.9
Is it comfortable?
7.2
7.0
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
3.9
4.8
Number of reviews
13 reviews
66 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Broadcom BCM21664 Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226/MSM8926
CPU 2x Cortex-A9 1.0 GHz 4x Cortex-A7 1.2 GHz
Type Dual-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 40 nm 28 nm
64 Bits No No

Graphics
GPU VideoCore IV Qualcomm Adreno 305

RAM
RAM 1 GB 1 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
10.448
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 41% of devices
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17.354
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 0% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 8 GB 8 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- LED Notifications
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
4.6
5.2
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
3.9
5.4
What's your experience been with demanding games?
2.1
3.9
Number of reviews
13 reviews
66 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 5 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony Exmor RS
Type Unknown CMOS BSI
Aperture Unknow ƒ/ 2.4
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Autofocus
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 0.3 Mpx 0.3 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
5.5
5.6
Quality of nighttime photos
2.6
2.9
Quality of selfies
2.9
2.9
Does it have a powerful flash?
5.0
6.0
Number of reviews
13 reviews
66 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE -- --
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Dual Sim Full Active
Type
  • Unknown
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
Others
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OBEX (OBject EXchange)
  • HFP 1.5
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS

USB
USB --
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- --
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- --

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
6.5
7.4
Quality of the GPS
6.2
6.8
And the WiFi?
6.0
7.3
Number of reviews
13 reviews
66 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
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2300 mAh
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Type Unknown Li-Ion
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 31%
    Less than half day
  • 38%
    Less than a day
  • 23%
    One day
  • 0%
    More than one day
  • 8%
    Two days or more
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 20%
    Less than a day
  • 53%
    One day
  • 20%
    More than one day
  • 6%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
13 reviews
66 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 4.2
    Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, 11 years ago
  • Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
    Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, 11 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 46%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 54%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 2%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 41%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 58%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 54%
    Never
  • 23%
    Once a year
  • 8%
    Every six months
  • 15%
    Every two months or less
  • 23%
    Never
  • 30%
    Once a year
  • 42%
    Every six months
  • 5%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
13 reviews
66 reviews
Prices
From $ 180 --
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