Motorola Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1) vs Acer Liquid S2 (S520)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G8 Plus vs Acer Liquid S2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/16/2019 8:24 PM, updated: 8/12/2020 8:14 AM

Compare Acer Liquid S2 X Motorola Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1) 21Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

1080x2280

48
MP

25mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Acer Liquid S2 (S520) Compare Motorola Moto G8 Plus 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? Motorola Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)

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!

21 Advantages Motorola Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)	vs	5 Advantages Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)43% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (49GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+188 grams (6.58 ounces)23% Lighter	vs	231 grams (8.09 ounces)
+1080x2280 pixels19% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+400 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	367 PPI
+6.3"5% Larger screen	vs	6"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 16MP + 5MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 25MP11 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps5 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh21% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3300 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
9.09 millimeters (0.36 inches)	vs	+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)1% Thinner
LED flash	vs	+Quad-LED flashAdvantage The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

26 Common items in both devices

LTPS IPS LCD / TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)	Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
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Model	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)	Liquid S2 (S520)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto G8 Plus XT2019, Motorola Trinket	Acer Liquid S520, Acer S520, Acer Hamingway
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), India	(Global, International)
Brand	Motorola	Acer
Release date	10/24/2019	12/1/2013
Depth	9.09 millimeters (0.36 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.83 x 158.35 millimeters (2.99 x 6.23 in)	86 x 166 millimeters (3.39 x 6.54 in)
Weight	188 grams (6.58 ounces)	231 grams (8.09 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)	Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.3" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2280 pixels (19:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	400 PPI	367 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)	Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 10	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)	Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (SM6125) (11nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 610	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)	Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)	Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/100 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 800/850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat13/5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	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+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)	Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.22.0um14mm117° 5MP depth f/2.21.12um	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4160x3120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Quad-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection 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, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)	Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Front camera (secondary)	25 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5760x4320 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	0.9µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)	Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)	Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)	Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)	Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	34 hours (1.4 days)	feature not registered
Standby	328 hours (13.7 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)	Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
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: Cosmic Blue, Crystal Pink • Silicone case included • Dolby sound • Dedicated action cam • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, Red • Acer Float UI • DTS sound enhancement
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)	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