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Acer Liquid S2 (S520) vs Sony Ericsson W380c

Side by side comparison between Acer Liquid S2 vs Sony Ericsson W380 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Ericsson W380 X Acer Liquid S2 (S520) 32Points
6"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
02Points Sony Ericsson W380c Compare Acer Liquid S2 X
1.9"
TFT

176x220

1.3
MP
N/A
930
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Acer Liquid S2 (S520)

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!

Liquid S2 (S520)} 32 Advantages Acer Liquid S2 (S520) vs W380c} 2 Advantages Sony Ericsson W380c
+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core25 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs125MHz 32bit Single-core
+16GB (12GB available)877 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs14MB
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 4GB Memory Stick micro M2
+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)78%
Thinner
vs16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+1080x1920 pixels53 times
Higher resolution screen
vs176x220 pixels
+367 PPI148%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs148 PPI
+6"2 times
Larger screen
vs1.9"
+(back) 13MP9 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 1.3MP
+Quad-LED flashAdvantage
The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 2.1MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
vs10 apps
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps423 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3300 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs930 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsproprietary audio output
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP, HTML
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
231 grams (8.09 ounces)vs+100 grams (3.5 ounces)131%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

5 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
FM (RDS)
MicroUSB 2.0 / USB 2.0 proprietary connector
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Acer Liquid S2 (S520)Sony Ericsson W380c
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ModelLiquid S2 (S520)Sony Ericsson W380c
Other model namesAcer Liquid S520, Acer S520, Acer HamingwaySony Ericsson W380, Sony W380c
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
China
China
BrandAcerSony Ericsson
Release date12/1/20133/1/2008
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
Size (width x height)86 x 166 millimeters (3.39 x 6.54 in)49 x 92 millimeters (1.93 x 3.62 in)
Weight231 grams (8.09 ounces)100 grams (3.5 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Acer Liquid S2 (S520)Sony Ericsson W380c
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size6" inches1.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~25.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels176x220 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)367 PPI148 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Acer Liquid S2 (S520)Sony Ericsson W380c
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanProprietary OS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Acer Liquid S2 (S520)Sony Ericsson W380c
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)32bit
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 125MHz ARM9 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Acer Liquid S2 (S520)Sony Ericsson W380c
RAM memory2GB LPDDR3feature not registered
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)14MB
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 4GB Memory Stick micro M2
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Acer Liquid S2 (S520)Sony Ericsson W380c
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 800/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,20)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Acer Liquid S2 (S520)Sony Ericsson W380c
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution4160x3120 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashQuad-LED flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Acer Liquid S2 (S520)Sony Ericsson W380c
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Acer Liquid S2 (S520)Sony Ericsson W380c
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263feature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Acer Liquid S2 (S520)Sony Ericsson W380c
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jackproprietary audio output
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
Not supported
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Acer Liquid S2 (S520)Sony Ericsson W380c
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Acer Liquid S2 (S520)Sony Ericsson W380c
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BST-39
Battery capacity3300 mAh930 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered7 hours
Standbyfeature not registered300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

Acer Liquid S2 (S520)Sony Ericsson W380c
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5WAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Red
• Acer Float UI
• DTS sound enhancement
• Colors: Purple, Gray, Black Champagne, Black Orange
• Memory Stick M2 512MB included
• Walkman player
• TrackID music recognition
• Access NetFront 3.3 Browser
• Second external OLED mono display 128x36 pixels
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Acer Liquid S2 (S520)Sony Ericsson W380c
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.65W/kg (head)
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