Quantum Go (4G 16GB) vs Acer Iconia Smart (S300)

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Side by side comparison between Quantum Go vs Acer Iconia Smart phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/25/2016 8:49 AM, updated: 6/4/2025 6:21 AM

Compare Acer Iconia Smart X Quantum Go (4G 16GB) 23Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Acer Iconia Smart (S300) Compare Quantum Go X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
TFT

480x1024

8
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Quantum Go (4G 16GB)

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23 Advantages Quantum Go (4G 16GB)	vs	4 Advantages Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
+1.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)186% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+16GB (10GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
+115 grams (4.03 ounces)61% Lighter	vs	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
+6.5 millimeters (0.26 inches)109% Thinner	vs	13.6 millimeters (0.54 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+720x1280 pixels88% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x1024 pixels
+294 PPI25% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	236 PPI
+5"4% Larger screen	vs	4.8"
+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 5MP162% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+Android 5.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1 Lollipop is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps9 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+2300 mAh53% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Digital TVAdvantage Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

18 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Quantum Go (4G 16GB)	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
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Model	Quantum Go (4G 16GB)	Iconia Smart (S300)
Other model names	Positivo Quantum Go 1 LTE, Quantum Go Dual Chip	Acer Iconia Smart S300, Acer S300 HLZJMS300
Country or region available	Brazil	(Global, International), Canada, USA, (Europe)
Brand	Quantum	Acer
Release date	9/1/2015	5/1/2011
Depth	6.5 millimeters (0.26 inches)	13.6 millimeters (0.54 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.5 x 145.7 millimeters (2.81 x 5.74 in)	64.5 x 141.7 millimeters (2.54 x 5.58 in)
Weight	115 grams (4.03 ounces)	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Quantum Go (4G 16GB)	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	5" inches	4.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~62.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	480x1024 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	236 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Quantum Go (4G 16GB)	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
System version	Android 5.1 Lollipop	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Quantum Go (4G 16GB)	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6753 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255-1 (45nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP3 (600MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Quantum Go (4G 16GB)	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	8GB (5GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Quantum Go (4G 16GB)	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 850/1900/2100	American model: UMTS 850/1900/2100 Europe model: UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,28)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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
	Quantum Go (4G 16GB)	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	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	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Quantum Go (4G 16GB)	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	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
	Quantum Go (4G 16GB)	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Digital TV	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Quantum Go (4G 16GB)	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Quantum Go (4G 16GB)	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Quantum Go (4G 16GB)	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	2300 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	8 hours
Standby	feature not registered	500 hours (20.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Quantum Go (4G 16GB)	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Steel Gray, Champagne Gold, Frozen White • Back camera up to 24MP interpolated Dongle Play DTVi • Duo Case • Quantum Screen Flash • Quantum DashCam • Quantum Energy Saver	• Colors: Silver • Acer Breeze 4.2 UI • HDMI 1.4 • UPnP • Dolby Mobile sound • Google Maps • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Quantum Go (4G 16GB)	Acer Iconia Smart (S300)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.355W/kg (head), 0.856W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.181W/kg (head), 0.467W/kg (body)