Acer Iconia Smart (S300) vs Nokia 500

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Side by side comparison between Acer Iconia Smart vs Nokia 500 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/4/2012 7:45 AM, updated: 5/10/2020 10:29 PM

Compare Nokia 500 X Acer Iconia Smart (S300) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
TFT

480x1024

8
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

02Points Nokia 500 Compare Acer Iconia Smart X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1110
mAh

(Removable)

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

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18 Advantages Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	vs	2 Advantages Nokia 500
+512MB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB
+8GB (5GB available)150% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	2GB
+13.6 millimeters (0.54 inches)4% Thinner	vs	14.1 millimeters (0.56 inches)
+480x1024 pixels113% Higher resolution screen	vs	360x640 pixels
+236 PPI3% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	229 PPI
+4.8"50% Larger screen	vs	3.2"
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+(front) 2MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use	vs	50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1500 mAh35% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1110 mAh
+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
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
185 grams (6.48 ounces)	vs	+93 grams (3.26 ounces)99% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device

22 Common items in both devices

1GHz 32bit Single-core

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

3G+ HSPA+

14.4 Mbps

+15 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)	Nokia 500
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Model	Iconia Smart (S300)	Nokia 500
Other model names	Acer Iconia Smart S300, Acer S300 HLZJMS300	Nokia 500, Nokia Fate
Country or region available	(Global, International), Canada, USA, (Europe)	(Global, International)
Brand	Acer	Nokia
Release date	5/1/2011	9/1/2011
Depth	13.6 millimeters (0.54 inches)	14.1 millimeters (0.56 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.5 x 141.7 millimeters (2.54 x 5.58 in)	53.8 x 111.3 millimeters (2.12 x 4.38 in)
Weight	185 grams (6.48 ounces)	93 grams (3.26 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Nokia 500
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.8" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~62.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~47.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x1024 pixels	360x640 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	236 PPI	229 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Nokia 500
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	Symbian ^3 Anna
Firmware update	feature not registered	Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Nokia 500
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255-1 (45nm)	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Nokia 500
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	256MB
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	2GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Nokia 500
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	CSD, HSCSD, 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)	Nokia 500
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 15 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	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	Not supported
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)	Nokia 500
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)	Nokia 500
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, еAAC+, WMA
🔌 Connectivity
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Nokia 500
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Nokia 500
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Nokia 500
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-4U
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1110 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	5 hours
Standby	500 hours (20.8 days)	456 hours (19 days)
➕ Other features
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Nokia 500
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, White with covers • Comes with two covers back over Blue and Red Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)	Nokia 500
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.355W/kg (head), 0.856W/kg (body)	1.47W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.181W/kg (head), 0.467W/kg (body)	1.18W/kg (head)