Acer Liquid S1 (S510) vs Palm Pre (GSM)

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

5/20/2017 8:54 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 10:01 AM

Compare Palm Pre X Acer Liquid S1 (S510) 25Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2400
mAh

(Removable)

02Points Palm Pre (GSM) Compare Acer Liquid S1 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.1"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Acer Liquid S1 (S510)

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25 Advantages Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	vs	2 Advantages Palm Pre (GSM)
+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)
+1GB LPDDR23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB SDRAM
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)77% Thinner	vs	16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
+720x1280 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+258 PPI39% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	186 PPI
+5.7"84% Larger screen	vs	3.1"
+(back) 8MP154% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+Only digital zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 2MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)81 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QCIF (176x144)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)582 times More apps available to download and use	vs	6000 apps (Palm App Catalog)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps11 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2400 mAh109% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1150 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
8GB (5.59GB available)	vs	+8GB43% More internal storage for applications and files
195 grams (6.83 ounces)	vs	+135 grams (4.73 ounces)44% Lighter

14 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

16 million

LED flash

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	Palm Pre (GSM)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Liquid S1 (S510)	Pre (GSM)
Other model names	Acer S510, Acer Liquid S1 (Single-Sim)	Palm Pre GSM, Palm Pre 1, Palm Castle G
Country or region available	(Global, International), Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Acer	Palm
Release date	8/1/2013	10/13/2009, Announced: 6/6/2009
Depth	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)	16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
Size (width x height)	83 x 163 millimeters (3.27 x 6.42 in)	59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)
Weight	195 grams (6.83 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	Palm Pre (GSM)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.7" inches	3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	258 PPI	186 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	Palm Pre (GSM)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Palm webOS 1.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	Palm Pre (GSM)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6589T Turbo (28nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SXG544 MP2 357Mhz	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	Palm Pre (GSM)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	256MB SDRAM
Internal storage	8GB (5.59GB available)	8GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	Palm Pre (GSM)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	3.6 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G
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	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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)	Palm Pre (GSM)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	QCIF (176x144)
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Not supported
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	Palm Pre (GSM)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Not supported
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)	Palm Pre (GSM)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	1 microphone
Radio	FM	Not supported
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+
🔌 Connectivity
	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	Palm Pre (GSM)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	GPS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	Palm Pre (GSM)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	Palm Pre (GSM)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BAT-E10	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP1
Battery capacity	2400 mAh	1150 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	11 hours	5 hours
Standby	450 hours (18.8 days)	200 hours (8.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	Palm Pre (GSM)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	feature not registered
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White, Black • DTS sound • Acer Float UI • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black • Palm Touchstone charging dock compliant Microsoft Office 2007 Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	Palm Pre (GSM)
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