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When comparing Apple iPhone 8 vs Sony Xperia Ace, the Slant community recommends Sony Xperia Ace for most people. In the question“What are the best compact (<150mm) smartphones?” Sony Xperia Ace is ranked 15th while Apple iPhone 8 is ranked 23rd.
Specs
Avg. total AnTuTu score~274877 (v7)
ConnectorUSB 2.0, proprietary
Display Resolution750x1334
Display Size4,7"
DisplayPort / MHL / HDMINo
Headphone JackNo
Initial ReleaseQ3 2017
International ProtectionIP67
Memory Card slotNo
OSiOS
Size138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm
Wireless chargingYes
Avg. total AnTuTu score~71000
ConnectorUSB 2.0 type-c
Display Resolution1080x2160
Display Size5"
DisplayPort / MHL / HDMINo
Headphone JackYes
Initial ReleaseQ2 2019
International ProtectionIP58
Memory Card slotYes
OSAndroid
Size140 x 67 x 9.3 mm
Wireless chargingNO
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Pros
Pro Inductive charging
This device supports wireless charging.
Pro Headphone jack
Pro Mid class processor
It does not inlude a high-end processor so it is a lot cheaper than previous compact phones and needs less power.
Pro Front facing stereo speakers
It has front-facing stereo speakers behind its bezels.
Cons
Con No Memory Card slot
So you are stuck with the default memory.
Con No headphone jack
Con Vendor lock-in
There is no way to avoid the Apple ecosystem
Con Unavailable outside Japan
It's not available worldwide.
Con Still huge
It is still huge compared to previous Sony compact phones.
