Acer CloudMobile (S500) vs HTC Desire 500 (506e)

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Side by side comparison between Acer CloudMobile vs HTC Desire 500 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/7/2013 10:13 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 6:03 PM

Compare HTC Desire 500 X Acer CloudMobile (S500) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1460
mAh

(Removable)

05Points HTC Desire 500 (506e) Compare Acer CloudMobile X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x800

8
MP

1.6mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Acer CloudMobile (S500)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

11 Advantages Acer CloudMobile (S500)	vs	5 Advantages HTC Desire 500 (506e)
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)18% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (45nm)
+8GB (5GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (1GB available)
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	123 grams (4.31 ounces)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+342 PPI58% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	217 PPI
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
(front) 1MP	vs	+(front) 1.6MP71% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
1460 mAh	vs	+1800 mAh23% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

30 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2

9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)

60Hz

16 million

4.3"

(back) 8MP

LED flash

+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Acer CloudMobile (S500)	HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	CloudMobile (S500)	Desire 500 (506e)
Other model names	Acer S500, Acer Cloudmobile S500	HTC Desire 500 506e, HTC Desire 500 5088, HTC Z4
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	Acer	HTC
Release date	9/1/2012	8/1/2013, Announced: 9/1/2013
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.8 x 127 millimeters (2.59 x 5 in)	66.9 x 131.8 millimeters (2.63 x 5.19 in)
Weight	122 grams (4.27 ounces)	123 grams (4.31 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Acer CloudMobile (S500)	HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	480x800 pixels (5:3)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	342 PPI	217 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Acer CloudMobile (S500)	HTC Desire 500 (506e)
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	HTC Sense 5.0 UI
⚙️ Processor
	Acer CloudMobile (S500)	HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus (MSM8260A) (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8225Q) (45nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 225 (400MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 203 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Acer CloudMobile (S500)	HTC Desire 500 (506e)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	4GB (1GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Acer CloudMobile (S500)	HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Acer CloudMobile (S500)	HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Acer CloudMobile (S500)	HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Front camera (secondary)	1 megapixels	1.6 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x720 pixels	1536x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Acer CloudMobile (S500)	HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) Dolby mobile sound	Supported Beats audio
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Acer CloudMobile (S500)	HTC Desire 500 (506e)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Acer CloudMobile (S500)	HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Acer CloudMobile (S500)	HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BAT-610	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	1460 mAh	1800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	12.1 hours
Standby	feature not registered	435 hours (18.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Acer CloudMobile (S500)	HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black	• Colors: Black, Silver Dropbox 25GB • HTC BlinkFeed Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Acer CloudMobile (S500)	HTC Desire 500 (506e)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.29W/kg (head)

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Acer CloudMobile (S500) vs HTC Desire 500 (506e)

Side by side comparison between Acer CloudMobile vs HTC Desire 500 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Acer CloudMobile (S500)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate