Acer Liquid S1 (S510) vs Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)

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

5/20/2017 8:54 PM, updated: 9/10/2022 5:49 AM

Compare Samsung Wave X Acer Liquid S1 (S510) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2400
mAh

(Removable)

05Points Samsung Wave (GT-S8500) Compare Acer Liquid S1 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.3"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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

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18 Advantages Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core110% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB LPDDR
+8GB (5.59GB available)14 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	2GB (390MB available)
+9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)14% Thinner	vs	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+5.7"73% Larger screen	vs	3.3"
+(back) 8MP63% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+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) 2MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)1166 times More apps available to download and use	vs	3000 apps (Samsung Apps)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps11 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 3.6 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2400 mAh60% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
195 grams (6.83 ounces)	vs	+118 grams (4.13 ounces)65% Lighter
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
258 PPI	vs	+283 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

21 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
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Model	Liquid S1 (S510)	Wave (GT-S8500)
Other model names	Acer S510, Acer Liquid S1 (Single-Sim)	Samsung S8500 Wave I, GT-S8500B
Country or region available	(Global, International), Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Acer	Samsung
Release date	8/1/2013	4/21/2010, Announced: 2/22/2010
Depth	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)	83 x 163 millimeters (3.27 x 6.42 in)	56 x 118 millimeters (2.2 x 4.65 in)
Weight	195 grams (6.83 ounces)	118 grams (4.13 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.7" inches	3.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~46.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	480x800 pixels (5:3)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	258 PPI	283 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Bada 1.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	Bada 2.0
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz 3.0
⚙️ Processor
	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6589T Turbo (28nm)	32bit: Samsung S5PC110 Hummingbird
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SXG544 MP2 357Mhz	PowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	256MB LPDDR
Internal storage	8GB (5.59GB available)	2GB (390MB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
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	3.6/2 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 900/2100
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, HSUPA
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)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
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	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
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)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	640x480 pixels
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)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi 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)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BAT-E10	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2400 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	11 hours	7 hours
Standby	450 hours (18.8 days)	550 hours (22.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White, Black • DTS sound • Acer Float UI • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Ebony Gray • 1GB microSD • mDNIe technology • Samsung Voice & Motion UI • DNSe Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
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)	0.99W/kg (head)