Sony Xperia Ace IIIvsvivo Y28 4G

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

Sony
Sony Xperia Ace III
Xperia Ace III
Processor:Qualcomm Snapdragon 480
RAM:4GB
Storage:64GB

Quick Stats

The Sony Xperia Ace Mark III's battery life is commendable but inconsistent, lasting around a day and a half moderately.
The compact 5.5-inch HD Plus display with Gorilla Glass Victus is a standout feature of the Xperia Ace Mark III.
The Sony Xperia Ace Mark III's camera is a surprisingly capable feature for its price segment overall.
The Sony Xperia Ace Mark III offers impressive performance, handling everyday tasks and demanding apps with ease effortlessly.
vivo
vivo Y28 4G
Y28 4G
Processor:MediaTek Helio G85 (MT6769V/CZ)
RAM:4GB
Storage:128GB

Quick Stats

The Vivo Y28 4G's battery life is decent but not exceptional, lasting around a day with moderate usage.
The Vivo Y28 4G boasts a decent display, doing the job without breaking the bank effectively.
The Vivo Y28 4G's camera system is adequate, offering decent image quality and capable selfie-taking abilities overall.
The Vivo Y28 4G's performance is sluggish and lag-prone, failing to meet expectations despite its decent specs overall.
Key Differences

Processor Speed

Tie
Sony Xperia Ace III
2 GHz
vivo Y28 4G
2 GHz

RAM

Tie
Sony Xperia Ace III
4GB
vivo Y28 4G
4GB

Storage

Winner
Sony Xperia Ace III
64GB
vivo Y28 4G
128GB

Weight

Winner
Sony Xperia Ace III
162g
vivo Y28 4G
199g
Rank
Sony Xperia Ace III
#766
vivo Y28 4G
Winner
#703
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Sony Xperia Ace III
#446
Winner
vivo Y28 4G
#810
Design
Sony Xperia Ace III
#147
Winner
vivo Y28 4G
#503
Display
Sony Xperia Ace III
#848
vivo Y28 4G
#694
Winner
Performance
Sony Xperia Ace III
#697
Winner
vivo Y28 4G
#746
Battery
Sony Xperia Ace III
#809
vivo Y28 4G
#612
Winner
Camera
Sony Xperia Ace III
#849
vivo Y28 4G
#651
Winner
item_phones_categoryId
Sony Xperia Ace III
#1
Tie
vivo Y28 4G
#1
Tie

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Sony Sony Xperia Ace III
vivo vivo Y28 4G
Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480
MediaTek Helio G85 (MT6769V/CZ)
CPU
2x Kryo 460 2 GHz + 6x Kryo 460 1.8 GHz
2x Cortex, A75 2.0 GHz + 6x Cortex, A55 1.8 GHz
Type
Octa-Core
Octa-Core
Nanometer
8
12
Frequency
2
2
64 Bits
Yes
Yes
GPU
Adreno 619
Arm Mali-G52 MC2 950MHz
RAM
4
4
Type
LPDDR4X RAM
LPDDR4X RAM
Capacity
64
128
Type
N/A
eMMC 5.1 Storage
Fingerprint security
Yes, on the side
Yes, on the side
Fingerprint sensor
Yes
Yes
Proximity sensor
Yes
Yes
Light sensor
Yes
Yes
Accelerometer sensor
Yes
Yes
Compass sensor
Yes
Yes
Audio
Hi-Res Audio
N/A
Antutu Score
320000
222000
Antutu Version
Antutu v9
Antutu v10
Antutu Standing
Overall performance better than 63% of devices
Overall performance better than 57% of devices
Cooling system
No
No
Gaming buttons
No
No
Extras
N/A
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Sony Xperia Ace III

Strengths

The device offers a comfortable and compact design, measuring 140 by 69 by 8.9 millimeters and weighing around 162 grams.
It features a 5.5 inch display with an HD plus resolution of 720 by 1496 pixels, which makes it easy to work with and enjoy media content.
The phone is equipped with Gorilla Glass Fictus, providing twice the scratch resistance of Gorilla Glass 6, making it durable and resistant to damage.
The device has a large battery capacity of 4500 milliampere hours, supporting USB PD charging and rapid charging for convenient power management.
It offers a reliable set of features, including a side-facing fingerprint scanner, 5G Wi-Fi C, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, and an FC, making it suitable for everyday use.

Weaknesses

The phone is larger than some of its competitors, such as the iPhone 13 Mini, which may be a drawback for those who prefer smaller devices.
It relies on the Snapdragon 480 chipset, which might not offer the same level of performance as more recent chipsets from other manufacturers.
The device has a relatively low-resolution camera setup, with a 5-megapixel front-facing camera and a 13-megapixel rear camera, which may not be ideal for photography enthusiasts.
It only comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, which might be limiting for users who need more memory or storage capacity.
The device is relatively expensive, priced at $265 in Japan, making it less affordable than some other mid-range smartphones.

vivo Y28 4G

Strengths

The device has a nice warm dark green color to it, which looks really nice in person.
The plastic back is made out of plastic that's also part of the frame, giving it a two-tone coloring effect.
The display is serviceable for its price, with 720x1612 pixels, 83.8% screen-to-body ratio, and 264 PPI.
The battery is better than initially thought, with 6,000 mAh capacity and support for 44W charging.
The phone has a more powerful Helio G85 processor compared to the initial specs.
The device supports EMMC 5.1 storage, which is faster than regular storage.
The phone's cameras have improved specs, with an 8MP front camera and a 50MP rear camera.
The display size has increased to 6.68 inches, making it a good option for those who want a larger screen.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

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Sony Xperia Ace III

The Sony Xperia Ace Mark III is an unusual offering in today's market, sticking to the notion that a compact phone should have a screen diagonal of 5.5 inches or less. This device has been touted as Sony's most affordable 5G smartphone, boasting features like an HD+ display, a Qualcomm chipset, and a large battery. Its design is reminiscent of earlier phones, with a comfortable feel in the hand and a compact size that's still relatively big compared to some other devices on the market.

vivo Y28 4G

The Vivo Y28 4G promises a budget-friendly smartphone experience. With its sleek design and vibrant dark green color, this device catches the eye. The phone features a 6.5-inch LCD IPS display, a dual-camera setup, and a large 5000mAh battery with fast charging capabilities. Powering the device is a Dimensity 6020 processor, available in various RAM options (4GB, 6GB, or 8GB) paired with 128GB of storage. The cameras include an 8MP front shooter and a dual-camera setup at the back, though details are scarce on the latter. Pricing for this device remains uncertain, making it an intriguing yet unknown quantity in the budget smartphone market.

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