Acer Liquid S1 (S510) vs BlackBerry Z10 (3G)

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Side by side comparison between Acer Liquid S1 vs BlackBerry Z10 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/20/2017 8:54 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 9:02 AM

Compare BlackBerry Z10 X Acer Liquid S1 (S510) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2400
mAh

(Removable)

12Points BlackBerry Z10 (3G) Compare Acer Liquid S1 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.2"
IPS

768x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Z10 (3G)

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!

7 Advantages Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	vs	12 Advantages BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core28% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+5.7"36% Larger screen	vs	4.2"
+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times More apps available to download and use	vs	70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+2400 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1800 mAh
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5.59GB available)	vs	+16GB (11GB available)97% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
195 grams (6.83 ounces)	vs	+136 grams (4.76 ounces)43% Lighter
9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)	vs	+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)7% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixels	vs	+768x1280 pixels7% Higher resolution screen
258 PPI	vs	+355 PPI38% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

29 Common items in both devices

16 million

(back) 8MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

BSI sensor

+22 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Liquid S1 (S510)	Z10 (3G)
Other model names	Acer S510, Acer Liquid S1 (Single-Sim)	BlackBerry Z10 3G STL100-1, RIM London
Country or region available	(Global, International), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Acer	BlackBerry
Release date	8/1/2013	1/31/2013
Depth	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	83 x 163 millimeters (3.27 x 6.42 in)	65.6 x 130 millimeters (2.58 x 5.12 in)
Weight	195 grams (6.83 ounces)	136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.7" inches	4.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	768x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	258 PPI	355 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 (S510)	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	BlackBerry OS 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	BlackBerry OS 10.2
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6589T Turbo (28nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4470 (45nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SXG544 MP2 357Mhz	PowerVR SGX544 (384MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (5.59GB available)	16GB (11GB available) eMMC
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	21/5.76 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 850/900/1900/2100
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, 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 Liquid S1 (S510)	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 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/2.2 (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	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 (S510)	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1600x1200 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 (S510)	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones
Radio	FM	Not supported
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 (S510)	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
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	10 hours
Standby	450 hours (18.8 days)	312 hours (13 days)
➕ Other features
	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
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, White • BBM 6 • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	BlackBerry Z10 (3G)
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)	feature not registered