Acer Iconia Smart (S300) vs Acer CloudMobile (S500)

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

12/18/2012 2:13 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 6:03 PM

Compare Acer CloudMobile X Acer Iconia Smart (S300) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
TFT

480x1024

8
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

16Points Acer CloudMobile (S500) Compare Acer Iconia Smart X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1460
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!

4 Advantages Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	vs	16 Advantages Acer CloudMobile (S500)
+4.8"12% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(front) 2MP108% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1MP
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1500 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1460 mAh
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)98% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
185 grams (6.48 ounces)	vs	+122 grams (4.27 ounces)52% Lighter
13.6 millimeters (0.54 inches)	vs	+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)37% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x1024 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels88% Higher resolution screen
236 PPI	vs	+342 PPI45% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet

25 Common items in both devices

8GB (5GB available)

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

(back) 8MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+18 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Acer CloudMobile (S500)
Change model
Model	Iconia Smart (S300)	CloudMobile (S500)
Other model names	Acer Iconia Smart S300, Acer S300 HLZJMS300	Acer S500, Acer Cloudmobile S500
Country or region available	(Global, International), Canada, USA, (Europe)	(Global, International)
Brand	Acer	Acer
Release date	5/1/2011	9/1/2012
Depth	13.6 millimeters (0.54 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.5 x 141.7 millimeters (2.54 x 5.58 in)	65.8 x 127 millimeters (2.59 x 5 in)
Weight	185 grams (6.48 ounces)	122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Acer CloudMobile (S500)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.8" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~62.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x1024 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	236 PPI	342 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Acer CloudMobile (S500)
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Acer CloudMobile (S500)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255-1 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus (MSM8260A) (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	Qualcomm Adreno 225 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Acer CloudMobile (S500)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	8GB (5GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Acer CloudMobile (S500)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	21/5.76 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	American model: UMTS 850/1900/2100 Europe model: UMTS 900/1900/2100	UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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 Iconia Smart (S300)	Acer CloudMobile (S500)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	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	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Acer CloudMobile (S500)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1280x720 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
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 Iconia Smart (S300)	Acer CloudMobile (S500)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) Dolby mobile sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Acer CloudMobile (S500)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Acer CloudMobile (S500)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Acer CloudMobile (S500)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BAT-610
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1460 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	feature not registered
Standby	500 hours (20.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Acer CloudMobile (S500)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silver • Acer Breeze 4.2 UI • HDMI 1.4 • UPnP • Dolby Mobile sound • Google Maps • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black
☢️ Radiation rate
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Acer CloudMobile (S500)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.355W/kg (head), 0.856W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.181W/kg (head), 0.467W/kg (body)	feature not registered