Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus vs Sony Xperia Z: Comparison

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

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Samsung Galaxy Ace PlusSamsung Galaxy Ace PlusGlobal · 512MB · 3GB
Sony Xperia ZSony Xperia ZGlobal · 2GB · 16GB
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Basics
Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus
Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus
Global · 512MB · 3GB
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Sony Xperia Z
Sony Xperia Z
Global · 2GB · 16GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available 6.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 5.8Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 4.5Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 4.6Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 5.6 Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 4.5 Battery

User reviews
User score
4.7
10 reviews
7.4
46 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus vs Sony Xperia Z

Specs stores to buy Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus
Global · 512MB · 3GB 		stores to buy Sony Xperia Z Sony Xperia Z
Global · 2GB · 16GB
Inches 3.7" 5"
Resolution LowRes FHD
Usable surface 57% useful 69% useful
Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Dimensions 62.5 mm
114.5 mm
11.0 mm 		71.0 mm
139.0 mm
8.0 mm
Weight 115 g 146 g
Micro SnapD. S1
Single-Core 		SnapD. S4P
Quad-Core
RAM 512 MB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 3 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 5.398
v? 		20.835
v?
Battery 1300 mAh 2330 mAh
Main Camera 1
5 Mpx · Unknow

1
13 Mpx · Unknow
IMX135 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF -- · ƒ/-- SELF 2.2 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Android 5.0 Lollipop

Brand
Brand Samsung Sony
Aliases -- C6603, C6602, Xperia Z LTE

Release Date
Release date January 2012,
12 years ago 		January 2013,
11 years ago
State Not available On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus
Sony Xperia Z
Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus
Sony Xperia Z
Size
62.5 mm • 114.5 mm • 11.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
71.0 mm • 139.0 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 115 g 146 g
Usable surface 57 % 69 %
Materials - Glass
Resistance - IP55
IP57
Colors

Screen
Diagonal 3.7" 5"
Type LCD IPS • TFT LCD IPS • TFT
Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Resolution LowRes
320 x 480 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 156 Pixels per inch 441 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dragontrail glass
  • Shatter proof sheet on scratch-resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
  • Reality display

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.1
7.4
Do you think it's a nice phone?
4.9
8.5
Is it comfortable?
6.9
8.1
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
5.6
7.0
Number of reviews
10 reviews
46 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227A Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064
CPU 1x Cortex-A5 1.0 GHz 4x Krait 200 1.5 GHz
Type Single-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 45 nm 28 nm
64 Bits No No

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 200 Qualcomm Adreno 320

RAM
RAM 512 MB 2 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
5.398
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 21% of devices
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20.835
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 41% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 3 GB 16 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No No

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

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
5.6
6.7
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
5.1
7.5
What's your experience been with demanding games?
3.6
7.2
Number of reviews
10 reviews
46 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 5 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX135 Exmor RS
Type Unknown CMOS
Aperture Unknow Unknow
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/3.06"

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

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution -- 2.2 Mpx
Sensor Unknown
Type --
Aperture ƒ/ --
Pixel size --
Pixel Binning --
Sensor size --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
5.1
8.2
Quality of nighttime photos
3.3
6.1
Quality of selfies
3.3
6.2
Does it have a powerful flash?
5.6
6.7
Number of reviews
10 reviews
46 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE --
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Single Sim
Type
  • Mini 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 Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 3.0 Bluetooth 4.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVCTP (Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • SDP (Service Discovery Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVCTP (Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol)
  • GATT (Generic Attribute Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)

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

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage

SAR
European measurement

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

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American measurement

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

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
7.0
8.3
Quality of the GPS
5.0
8.0
And the WiFi?
6.3
8.4
Number of reviews
10 reviews
46 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
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2330 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 10%
    Less than half day
  • 10%
    Less than a day
  • 40%
    One day
  • 40%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 16%
    Less than half day
  • 38%
    Less than a day
  • 33%
    One day
  • 13%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
10 reviews
46 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
    Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, 11 years ago
  • Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 50%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 50%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 5%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 56%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 40%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 90%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 10%
    Every six months
  • 0%
    Every two months or less
  • 23%
    Never
  • 35%
    Once a year
  • 35%
    Every six months
  • 7%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
10 reviews
46 reviews
Prices
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