Acer Liquid S2 (S520) vs Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Acer Liquid S2 vs Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/3/2018 12:55 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 10:33 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus X Acer Liquid S2 (S520) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (64GB) Compare Acer Liquid S2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)

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!

6 Advantages Acer Liquid S2 (S520)	vs	14 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)
+6"1% Larger screen	vs	5.99"
+(back) 13MP8% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+Quad-LED flashAdvantage The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Dual-LED flash
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core50% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+64GB (52GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
231 grams (8.09 ounces)	vs	+180 grams (6.3 ounces)28% Lighter
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)11% Thinner
367 PPI	vs	+368 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 5MP137% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3300 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh21% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

24 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

+17 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Acer Liquid S2 (S520)	Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Liquid S2 (S520)	Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)
Other model names	Acer Liquid S520, Acer S520, Acer Hamingway	红米5 Plus (64GB + 4GB RAM) MEG7, Xiaomi Vince
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan
Brand	Acer	Xiaomi
Release date	12/1/2013	2/22/2018
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	86 x 166 millimeters (3.39 x 6.54 in)	75.45 x 158.5 millimeters (2.97 x 6.24 in)
Weight	231 grams (8.09 ounces)	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Acer Liquid S2 (S520)	Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6" inches	5.99" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	367 PPI	368 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Acer Liquid S2 (S520)	Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Acer Liquid S2 (S520)	Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Acer Liquid S2 (S520)	Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Acer Liquid S2 (S520)	Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 800/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,20)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5) TD-LTE (Bands 40,41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, 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 S2 (S520)	Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4160x3120 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Quad-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.25µm pixel
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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Acer Liquid S2 (S520)	Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
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 S2 (S520)	Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Acer Liquid S2 (S520)	Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)
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	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Acer Liquid S2 (S520)	Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Acer Liquid S2 (S520)	Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Acer Liquid S2 (S520)	Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), 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: Black, Red • Acer Float UI • DTS sound enhancement	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Rose Gold • 2.5D glass screen edge • 18:9 ratio screen • MIUI 9.5 • Silicone case included • WiFi display, direct, hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Acer Liquid S2 (S520)	Redmi 5 Plus (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered