Acer Liquid S1 (S510) vs Motorola Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Acer Liquid S1 vs Motorola Moto G2 4G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/20/2017 8:54 PM, updated: 5/31/2025 10:34 AM

Compare Motorola Moto G2 4G X Acer Liquid S1 (S510) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2400
mAh

(Removable)

11Points Motorola Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB) Compare Acer Liquid S1 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2390
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)

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	11 Advantages Motorola Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)
+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core19% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)15% Thinner	vs	11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+5.7"14% Larger screen	vs	5"
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+2400 mAh1% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2390 mAh
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+1GB LPDDR3Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
8GB (5.59GB available)	vs	+16GB (11GB available)97% More internal storage for applications and files
195 grams (6.83 ounces)	vs	+155 grams (5.43 ounces)26% Lighter
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
258 PPI	vs	+294 PPI14% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 5.0.2 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.0.2 Lollipop is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps138% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

29 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

720x1280 pixels

(back) 8MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Liquid S1 (S510)	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)
Other model names	Acer S510, Acer Liquid S1 (Single-Sim)	Moto G 4G 2015 XT1079 (4G LTE) Dual-SIM
Country or region available	(Global, International), Canada, USA	China
Brand	Acer	Motorola
Release date	8/1/2013	2/1/2015, Announced: 1/1/2015
Depth	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)	11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)	83 x 163 millimeters (3.27 x 6.42 in)	70.7 x 141.5 millimeters (2.78 x 5.57 in)
Weight	195 grams (6.83 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.7" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	258 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6589T Turbo (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SXG544 MP2 357Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (5.59GB available)	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	100/50 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat3 (Bands 1, 3, 7) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)
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) 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	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/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)
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)	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)
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 Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)
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)	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BAT-E10	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2400 mAh	2390 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	11 hours	25 hours (1 days)
Standby	450 hours (18.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)
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 • Motorola Moto G 4G 2nd generation • 2 back covers
☢️ Radiation rate
	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	Moto G2 4G (XT1079 16GB)
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