Acer Liquid S1 (S510) vs HTC U11 Life (32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Acer Liquid S1 vs HTC U11 Life phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/6/2017 7:25 AM, updated: 5/10/2020 10:33 PM

Compare HTC U11 Life X Acer Liquid S1 (S510) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2400
mAh

(Removable)

26Points HTC U11 Life (32GB) Compare Acer Liquid S1 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
SLCD5

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? HTC U11 Life (32GB)

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!

4 Advantages Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	vs	26 Advantages HTC U11 Life (32GB)
+5.7"10% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core131% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+3GB LPDDR42 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5.59GB available)	vs	+32GB (22GB available)3 times 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	+142 grams (4.97 ounces)37% Lighter
9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)19% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT Super LCD 5Advantage TFT Super LCD 5 display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
258 PPI	vs	+424 PPI64% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 16MP99% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 16MP7 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(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 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2400 mAh	vs	+2600 mAh8% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

BSI sensor

f/2.0 (aperture)

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	HTC U11 Life (32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Liquid S1 (S510)	U11 Life (32GB)
Other model names	Acer S510, Acer Liquid S1 (Single-Sim)	HTC U11 Life Global version 3GB RAM, HTC Ocean Life
Country or region available	(Global, International), Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Acer	HTC
Release date	8/1/2013	12/1/2017
Depth	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	83 x 163 millimeters (3.27 x 6.42 in)	72.9 x 149.09 millimeters (2.87 x 5.87 in)
Weight	195 grams (6.83 ounces)	142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	HTC U11 Life (32GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT Super LCD 5
Screen size	5.7" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	258 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	HTC U11 Life (32GB)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	HTC U11 Life (32GB)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6589T Turbo (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SXG544 MP2 357Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 508
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	HTC U11 Life (32GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	8GB (5.59GB available)	32GB (22GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	HTC U11 Life (32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	600/75 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat11 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,17,13,28,20,66)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
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)	HTC U11 Life (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 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	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	HTC U11 Life (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (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 (S510)	HTC U11 Life (32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	HTC U11 Life (32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	HTC U11 Life (32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	HTC U11 Life (32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BAT-E10	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2400 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	11 hours	17 hours
Standby	450 hours (18.8 days)	670 hours (27.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	HTC U11 Life (32GB)
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, Sapphire Blue, Ice White • Android One • USB OTG On-The-Go • Plastic body • Plastic case included • Amazon Alexa • HTC Sense UI • HTC BoomSound • Hi-Res audio • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Type-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter • Slow motion • VoLTE • Miracast • IP67 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1m and 30min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	HTC U11 Life (32GB)
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