Side-by-side technical data
Sony Xperia Ace III vs Sony Xperia Ace 2
Comparison between Sony Xperia Ace III and Sony Xperia Ace 2: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Sony.
The verdict
Your pick: Sony Xperia Ace III, ahead on Performance & hardware and Connectivity.
| Category | Xperia Ace III | Xperia Ace 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.2 | 2.6 |
| Camera | 3.5 | 3.3 |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | 5.5 |
| Battery & charging | 4.7 | 4.7 |
Which one is for you?
Sony Xperia Ace III, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 320,000
- against 101,000
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Pixel Density
- 302 ppi
- against 270 ppi
Sony Xperia Ace 2, if you care about…
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Single Nano-SIM, Single SIM
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 1,600 px
- against 1,496 px
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Xperia Ace III | Xperia Ace 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 | MediaTek Helio P35 |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm Best value | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 320,000 Best value | 101,000 |
| CPU Description | 2x Kryo 460 at 2 GHz plus 6x Kryo 460 at 1.8 GHz | 4x Cortex-A53 at 2.3 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 at 1.8 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Xperia Ace III | Xperia Ace 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Grey, Orange | Black, White, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 69 mm | 69 mm |
| Body Height | 140 mm | 140 mm |
| Weight | 162 g | 159 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 79 % | 81 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
Battery
| Specification | Xperia Ace III | Xperia Ace 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | Xperia Ace III | Xperia Ace 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ | 5.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,496 px | 1,600 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 302 ppi Best value | 270 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Gorilla Glass Victus, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Gorilla Glass 6, Touchscreen | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Gorilla Glass 6, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Xperia Ace III | Xperia Ace 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia Ace III | Xperia Ace 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Xperia Ace III | Xperia Ace 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 Best value | 11 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia Ace III | Xperia Ace 2 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Single SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B12 |
| Cellular Technologies | LTE, 4G, 5G | — |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, LE, MAP, PAN, SPP, OPP, PBAP/PAB | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, DLNA, NFC, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, USB Charging, USB Host, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, USB Type-C, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | — |
| Max. download speed | 2,500 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 660 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia Ace III | Xperia Ace 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, LE, MAP, PAN, SPP, OPP, PBAP/PAB | A2DP |
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