LG G3 (D855 32GB) vs Acer Liquid S2 (S520)

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Side by side comparison between LG G3 vs Acer Liquid S2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/30/2014 7:31 AM, updated: 9/13/2021 10:47 AM

Compare Acer Liquid S2 X LG G3 (D855 32GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS+

1440x2392

13
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

03Points Acer Liquid S2 (S520) Compare LG G3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG G3 (D855 32GB)

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!

14 Advantages LG G3 (D855 32GB)	vs	3 Advantages Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core14% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+32GB (24GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+149 grams (5.22 ounces)55% Lighter	vs	231 grams (8.09 ounces)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)1% Thinner	vs	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+1440x2392 pixels66% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+508 PPI38% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	367 PPI
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+Android 5.0 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.0 Lollipop is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+Micro-B USB SlimPortAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
5.5"	vs	+6"9% Larger screen
Dual-LED flash	vs	+Quad-LED flashAdvantage The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
3000 mAh	vs	+3300 mAh10% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

31 Common items in both devices

TFT Super IPS+ / TFT IPS LCD

16 million

(back) 13MP

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

BSI sensor

HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera

+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG G3 (D855 32GB)	Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
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Model	LG G3 (D855 32GB)	Liquid S2 (S520)
Other model names	LG G3 4G LTE D855 for Europe, LG Optimus G3, LG B2	Acer Liquid S520, Acer S520, Acer Hamingway
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), South Africa, Australia, Brazil, Philippines, Hong Kong, India, Panama, Sri Lanka	(Global, International)
Brand	LG	Acer
Release date	6/1/2014	12/1/2013
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.6 x 146.3 millimeters (2.94 x 5.76 in)	86 x 166 millimeters (3.39 x 6.54 in)
Weight	149 grams (5.22 ounces)	231 grams (8.09 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG G3 (D855 32GB)	Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Display type	TFT Super IPS+	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~79% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2392 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	508 PPI	367 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
	LG G3 (D855 32GB)	Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 5.0 Lollipop	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG G3 (D855 32GB)	Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG G3 (D855 32GB)	Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (24GB available)	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG G3 (D855 32GB)	Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	100/50 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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600	LTE Cat3 800/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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
	LG G3 (D855 32GB)	Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4160x3120 pixels	4160x3120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Quad-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	29mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical 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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG G3 (D855 32GB)	Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG G3 (D855 32GB)	Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	LG G3 (D855 32GB)	Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB SlimPort	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG G3 (D855 32GB)	Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG G3 (D855 32GB)	Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-53YH	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	20 hours	feature not registered
Standby	500 hours (20.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG G3 (D855 32GB)	Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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, White, Gold, Violet, Red • USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3 • Notification LED • Dolby mobile sound • 1W Speaker with Boost AMP • Knock Code, Quick Memo, QRemote • Plastic body • MiraCast • Wireless Charging	• Colors: Black, Red • Acer Float UI • DTS sound enhancement
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG G3 (D855 32GB)	Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
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