HTC Sensation (4G) vs Acer CloudMobile (S500)

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Side by side comparison between HTC Sensation vs Acer CloudMobile phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/18/2012 2:13 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 6:03 PM

Compare Acer CloudMobile X HTC Sensation (4G) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
SLCD

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

1520
mAh

(Removable)

15Points Acer CloudMobile (S500) Compare HTC Sensation X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1460
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Acer CloudMobile (S500)

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!

4 Advantages HTC Sensation (4G)	vs	15 Advantages Acer CloudMobile (S500)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1520 mAh4% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1460 mAh
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)	vs	+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)38% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
768MB LPDDR2	vs	+1GB LPDDR233% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (558MB available)	vs	+8GB (5GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files
148 grams (5.18 ounces)	vs	+122 grams (4.27 ounces)21% Lighter
11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)	vs	+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)14% Thinner
TFT Super LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
256 PPI	vs	+342 PPI34% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 1MP200% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1 microphone	vs	+2 microphones100% More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet

29 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

4.3"

(back) 8MP

Only digital zoom

+22 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	HTC Sensation (4G)	Acer CloudMobile (S500)
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Model	Sensation (4G)	CloudMobile (S500)
Other model names	T-Mobile HTC Sensation 4G (3G HSPA+), Bell Rogers	Acer S500, Acer Cloudmobile S500
Country or region available	USA	(Global, International)
Brand	HTC	Acer
Release date	6/8/2011	9/1/2012
Depth	11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.4 x 126.1 millimeters (2.57 x 4.96 in)	65.8 x 127 millimeters (2.59 x 5 in)
Weight	148 grams (5.18 ounces)	122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC Sensation (4G)	Acer CloudMobile (S500)
Display type	TFT Super LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	342 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	HTC Sensation (4G)	Acer CloudMobile (S500)
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	feature not registered
User Interface	HTC Sense 3.0 UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Sensation (4G)	Acer CloudMobile (S500)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus (MSM8260A) (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 225 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC Sensation (4G)	Acer CloudMobile (S500)
RAM memory	768MB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	1GB (558MB available)	8GB (5GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Sensation (4G)	Acer CloudMobile (S500)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	21/5.76 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 900/1700/2100	UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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
	HTC Sensation (4G)	Acer CloudMobile (S500)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
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
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	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC Sensation (4G)	Acer CloudMobile (S500)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1280x720 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	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
	HTC Sensation (4G)	Acer CloudMobile (S500)
Loudspeaker	Supported SRS virtual surround sound	Mono sound (not stereo) Dolby mobile sound
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, AAC+, WAV, WMA	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Sensation (4G)	Acer CloudMobile (S500)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC Sensation (4G)	Acer CloudMobile (S500)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC Sensation (4G)	Acer CloudMobile (S500)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BG58100	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BAT-610
Battery capacity	1520 mAh	1460 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6.7 hours	feature not registered
Standby	400 hours (16.7 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	HTC Sensation (4G)	Acer CloudMobile (S500)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • 8GB microSD included HTC Watch Java framework	• Colors: Black
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC Sensation (4G)	Acer CloudMobile (S500)
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

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HTC Sensation (4G) vs Acer CloudMobile (S500)

Side by side comparison between HTC Sensation vs Acer CloudMobile phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Acer CloudMobile (S500)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate