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Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2) vs Acer Liquid S2 (S520)

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

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Compare Acer Liquid S2 X Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2) 18Points
6.2"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
08Points Acer Liquid S2 (S520) Compare Motorola One Macro X
6"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)

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One Macro (XT2016-2)} 18 Advantages Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2) vs Liquid S2 (S520)} 8 Advantages Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core43%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (52GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (12GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+186 grams (6.51 ounces)24%
Lighter
vs231 grams (8.09 ounces)
+6.2"3%
Larger screen
vs6"
+(triple camera) 13MP + 2MP + 2MP29%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+(front) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2.1MP
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4000 mAh21%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3300 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
720x1520 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels89%
Higher resolution screen
271 PPIvs+367 PPI35%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flashvs+Quad-LED flashAdvantage
The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

21 Common items in both devices
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
 
ModelOne Macro (XT2016-2)Liquid S2 (S520)
Other model namesLenovo One Macro XT2016, Motorola LimaAcer Liquid S520, Acer S520, Acer Hamingway
Country or region available(Latin America)Brazil
(Latin America), Brazil
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaAcer
Release date10/12/201912/1/2013
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)75.41 x 157.6 millimeters (2.97 x 6.2 in)86 x 166 millimeters (3.39 x 6.54 in)
Weight186 grams (6.51 ounces)231 grams (8.09 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.2" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~80.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1520 pixels (19:9)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)271 PPI367 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6771 Helio P70M (12nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G72 MP3 900MhzQualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.1
16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 28, 66)
VoLTE
LTE Cat3 800/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
13 megapixels
2MP macro f/2.21/5"1.75µm
2MP depth f/2.21/5"1.75µm
13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4160x3120 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 120 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashQuad-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh3300 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Space Blue, Ultraviolet
• Silicone case included
• Max Vision display
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Black, Red
• Acer Float UI
• DTS sound enhancement

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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