Acer Liquid S1 Duo (S510) vs Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)

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Side by side comparison between Acer Liquid S1 vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/6/2018 3:43 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 10:32 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) X Acer Liquid S1 Duo (S510) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2400
mAh

(Removable)

20Points Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y) Compare Acer Liquid S1 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)

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!

6 Advantages Acer Liquid S1 Duo (S510)	vs	20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
+5.7"21% Larger screen	vs	4.7"
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2400 mAh4% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2300 mAh
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+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)
1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core9% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+1.5GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5.59GB available)	vs	+16GB (10GB available)79% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
195 grams (6.83 ounces)	vs	+132 grams (4.62 ounces)48% Lighter
9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)	vs	+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)32% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
258 PPI	vs	+312 PPI21% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)5% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 5MP156% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

23 Common items in both devices

16 million

720x1280 pixels

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

+16 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)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
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Model	Liquid S1 Duo (S510)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
Other model names	Acer Liquid S1 S510, Acer Liquid S1 Dual-Sim HM.HDTAA.001	Galaxy A3 SM-A310Y (Single-Sim), Galaxy A3-6
Country or region available	(Global, International), Canada, USA	Australia, New Zealand
Brand	Acer	Samsung
Release date	8/1/2013	1/8/2016
Depth	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	83 x 163 millimeters (3.27 x 6.42 in)	65.2 x 134.5 millimeters (2.57 x 5.3 in)
Weight	195 grams (6.83 ounces)	132 grams (4.62 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Acer Liquid S1 Duo (S510)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.7" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	258 PPI	312 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Acer Liquid S1 Duo (S510)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Acer Liquid S1 Duo (S510)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6589T Turbo (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Quad 7578 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SXG544 MP2 357Mhz	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Acer Liquid S1 Duo (S510)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (5.59GB available)	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Acer Liquid S1 Duo (S510)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
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) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
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)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
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	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	Not 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)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
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)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Acer Liquid S1 Duo (S510)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
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	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Acer Liquid S1 Duo (S510)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Acer Liquid S1 Duo (S510)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BAT-E10	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2400 mAh	2300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	11 hours	14 hours
Standby	450 hours (18.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Acer Liquid S1 Duo (S510)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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, White, Gold, Pink • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Gorilla Glass on the back
☢️ Radiation rate
	Acer Liquid S1 Duo (S510)	Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310Y)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.31W/kg (head), 1.27W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.44W/kg (head), 0.41W/kg (body)	0.621W/kg (head), 0.524W/kg (body)