Acer Liquid S1 Duo (S510) vs HTC Desire 500 (506e)

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Side by side comparison between Acer Liquid S1 vs HTC Desire 500 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/25/2014 1:33 PM, updated: 10/1/2024 9:46 PM

Compare HTC Desire 500 X Acer Liquid S1 Duo (S510) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2400
mAh

(Removable)

04Points HTC Desire 500 (506e) Compare Acer Liquid S1 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 Liquid S1 Duo (S510)

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!

14 Advantages Acer Liquid S1 Duo (S510)	vs	4 Advantages HTC Desire 500 (506e)
+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core31% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (45nm)
+8GB (5.59GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (1GB available)
+9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)3% Thinner	vs	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+258 PPI19% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	217 PPI
+5.7"33% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(front) 2MP22% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.6MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps5 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2400 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1800 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
195 grams (6.83 ounces)	vs	+123 grams (4.31 ounces)59% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

29 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2

TFT LCD

16 million

(back) 8MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+22 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 Liquid S1 Duo (S510)	HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Liquid S1 Duo (S510)	Desire 500 (506e)
Other model names	Acer Liquid S1 S510, Acer Liquid S1 Dual-Sim HM.HDTAA.001	HTC Desire 500 506e, HTC Desire 500 5088, HTC Z4
Country or region available	(Global, International), Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Acer	HTC
Release date	8/1/2013	8/1/2013, Announced: 9/1/2013
Depth	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	83 x 163 millimeters (3.27 x 6.42 in)	66.9 x 131.8 millimeters (2.63 x 5.19 in)
Weight	195 grams (6.83 ounces)	123 grams (4.31 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Acer Liquid S1 Duo (S510)	HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.7" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.2% (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)	258 PPI	217 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 Liquid S1 Duo (S510)	HTC Desire 500 (506e)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	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 Liquid S1 Duo (S510)	HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6589T Turbo (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8225Q) (45nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SXG544 MP2 357Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 203 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Acer Liquid S1 Duo (S510)	HTC Desire 500 (506e)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (5.59GB available)	4GB (1GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Acer Liquid S1 Duo (S510)	HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 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 900/2100	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Acer Liquid S1 Duo (S510)	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	f/2.0 (aperture)	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	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Acer Liquid S1 Duo (S510)	HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	1.6 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1536x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	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 Liquid S1 Duo (S510)	HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported Beats audio
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Acer Liquid S1 Duo (S510)	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	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Acer Liquid S1 Duo (S510)	HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Acer Liquid S1 Duo (S510)	HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BAT-E10	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	2400 mAh	1800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	11 hours	12.1 hours
Standby	450 hours (18.8 days)	435 hours (18.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Acer Liquid S1 Duo (S510)	HTC Desire 500 (506e)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White, Black • DTS sound • Acer Float UI • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, Silver • Dropbox 25GB • HTC BlinkFeed • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Acer Liquid S1 Duo (S510)	HTC Desire 500 (506e)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.44W/kg (head), 0.41W/kg (body)	0.29W/kg (head)