Side-by-side technical data
Sony Xperia Ace III vs Sony Xperia Ace II
Comparison between Sony Xperia Ace III and Sony Xperia Ace II: 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 Camera and Connectivity.
| Category | Xperia Ace III | Xperia Ace II |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.2 | 3.5 |
| Camera | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | 4.4 |
| Battery & charging | 4.8 | 4.8 |
Which one is for you?
Sony Xperia Ace III, if you care about…
- 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- OS Version
- 12
- against 11
- Cellular Technologies
- LTE, 4G, 5G
- against 4G, LTE
Sony Xperia Ace II, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 326 ppi
- against 302 ppi
- SIM Configurations
- Dual SIM, Single Nano-SIM
- 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 II |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 | MediaTek Helio P35 |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm Best value | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 320,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 164 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 744 |
| CPU Description | 2x Kryo 460 at 2 GHz plus 6x Kryo 460 at 1.8 GHz | — |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | — |
Design
| Specification | Xperia Ace III | Xperia Ace II |
|---|---|---|
| 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 % | — |
| Body Materials | Plastic | — |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
Battery
| Specification | Xperia Ace III | Xperia Ace II |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | Xperia Ace III | Xperia Ace II |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | — |
| 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 | 326 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Gorilla Glass Victus, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Gorilla Glass 6, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 6, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Xperia Ace III | Xperia Ace II |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia Ace III | Xperia Ace II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Xperia Ace III | Xperia Ace II |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 Best value | 11 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia Ace III | Xperia Ace II |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Single SIM | Dual SIM, Single Nano-SIM 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 | — |
| Cellular Technologies | LTE, 4G, 5G Best value | 4G, LTE |
| 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band |
| 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 | — |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | 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, Infrared, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 2,500 Mbps Best value | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 660 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia Ace III | Xperia Ace II |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, LE, MAP, PAN, SPP, OPP, PBAP/PAB | 3.5 mm Audio Jack |
