Acer Iconia Smart (S300) vs Motorola Bravo (MB520)

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

5/21/2013 2:07 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 10:28 AM

Compare Motorola Bravo X Acer Iconia Smart (S300) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
TFT

480x1024

8
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

06Points Motorola Bravo (MB520) Compare Acer Iconia Smart X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
TFT

480x854

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Acer Iconia Smart (S300)

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15 Advantages Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	vs	6 Advantages Motorola Bravo (MB520)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core31% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	800MHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+8GB (5GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	2GB (1.32GB available)
+480x1024 pixels20% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+4.8"30% Larger screen	vs	3.7"
+(back) 8MP154% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+(front) 2MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+HD (1280x720)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	CIF (352x288)
+Android 2.3.3 GingerbreadAdvantage Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.2 Froyo
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
185 grams (6.48 ounces)	vs	+122 grams (4.27 ounces)52% Lighter
13.6 millimeters (0.54 inches)	vs	+13.3 millimeters (0.52 inches)2% Thinner
236 PPI	vs	+265 PPI12% 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	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+1540 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

22 Common items in both devices

512MB LPDDR2 / 512MB

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

+15 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Motorola Bravo (MB520)
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Model	Iconia Smart (S300)	Bravo (MB520)
Other model names	Acer Iconia Smart S300, Acer S300 HLZJMS300	AT&T Motorola Bravo MB520, Motorola Kobe
Country or region available	(Global, International), Canada, USA, (Europe)	USA
Brand	Acer	Motorola
Release date	5/1/2011	11/14/2010
Depth	13.6 millimeters (0.54 inches)	13.3 millimeters (0.52 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.5 x 141.7 millimeters (2.54 x 5.58 in)	63 x 109.5 millimeters (2.48 x 4.31 in)
Weight	185 grams (6.48 ounces)	122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Motorola Bravo (MB520)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.8" inches	3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~62.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~54.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x1024 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	236 PPI	265 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)	Motorola Bravo (MB520)
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 2.2 Froyo
User Interface	feature not registered	MOTOBLUR UI
⚙️ Processor
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Motorola Bravo (MB520)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255-1 (45nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3610 (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Motorola Bravo (MB520)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	512MB
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	2GB (1.32GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Motorola Bravo (MB520)
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	7.2/2 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 850/1900
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, HSCSD, 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 Iconia Smart (S300)	Motorola Bravo (MB520)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	CIF (352x288) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
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)	Motorola Bravo (MB520)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	Not supported
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)	Motorola Bravo (MB520)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
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, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Motorola Bravo (MB520)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
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)	Motorola Bravo (MB520)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Motorola Bravo (MB520)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1540 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	6.9 hours
Standby	500 hours (20.8 days)	240 hours (10 days)
➕ Other features
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Motorola Bravo (MB520)
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	Not 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 • 2GB microSD included CrystalTalk Plus Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Motorola Bravo (MB520)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.355W/kg (head), 0.856W/kg (body)	1.59W/kg (head), 0.53W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.181W/kg (head), 0.467W/kg (body)	feature not registered