Acer Iconia Smart (S300) vs HTC Sensation (4G)

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

10/4/2012 7:45 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:14 PM

Compare HTC Sensation X Acer Iconia Smart (S300) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
TFT

480x1024

8
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

15Points HTC Sensation (4G) Compare Acer Iconia Smart X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
SLCD

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

1520
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Sensation (4G)

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	15 Advantages HTC Sensation (4G)
+8GB (5GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	1GB (558MB available)
+4.8"12% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(front) 2MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)44% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+768MB LPDDR250% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
185 grams (6.48 ounces)	vs	+148 grams (5.18 ounces)25% Lighter
13.6 millimeters (0.54 inches)	vs	+11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)20% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT Super LCDAdvantage TFT Super LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x1024 pixels	vs	+540x960 pixels5% Higher resolution screen
236 PPI	vs	+256 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
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
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+1520 mAh1% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

25 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

(back) 8MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

3G+ HSPA+

14.4 Mbps

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	HTC Sensation (4G)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Iconia Smart (S300)	Sensation (4G)
Other model names	Acer Iconia Smart S300, Acer S300 HLZJMS300	T-Mobile HTC Sensation 4G (3G HSPA+), Bell Rogers
Country or region available	(Global, International), Canada, USA, (Europe)	USA
Brand	Acer	HTC
Release date	5/1/2011	6/8/2011
Depth	13.6 millimeters (0.54 inches)	11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.5 x 141.7 millimeters (2.54 x 5.58 in)	65.4 x 126.1 millimeters (2.57 x 4.96 in)
Weight	185 grams (6.48 ounces)	148 grams (5.18 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	HTC Sensation (4G)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT Super LCD
Screen size	4.8" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~62.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x1024 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	236 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	HTC Sensation (4G)
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	HTC Sense 3.0 UI
⚙️ Processor
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	HTC Sensation (4G)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255-1 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	HTC Sensation (4G)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	768MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	1GB (558MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	HTC Sensation (4G)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	14.4/5.76 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 900/1700/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	CSD, 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)	HTC Sensation (4G)
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	Dual-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
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	HTC Sensation (4G)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	VGA (640x480)
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)	HTC Sensation (4G)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported SRS virtual surround sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	1 microphone
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, AAC+, WAV, WMA
🔌 Connectivity
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	HTC Sensation (4G)
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	3.0 + 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	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	HTC Sensation (4G)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	HTC Sensation (4G)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BG58100
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1520 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	6.7 hours
Standby	500 hours (20.8 days)	400 hours (16.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	HTC Sensation (4G)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), 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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, 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 • 8GB microSD included HTC Watch Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	HTC Sensation (4G)
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