Samsung Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 128GB) vs Acer Liquid S2 (S520)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A34 vs Acer Liquid S2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/1/2023 9:14 AM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:04 AM

Compare Acer Liquid S2 X Samsung Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 128GB) 24Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Acer Liquid S2 (S520) Compare Samsung Galaxy A34 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? Samsung Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 128GB)

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!

24 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 128GB)	vs	5 Advantages Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
+2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)64% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+128GB (101GB available)7 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
+199 grams (6.97 ounces)16% Lighter	vs	231 grams (8.09 ounces)
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)10% Thinner	vs	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1080x2340 pixels22% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+390 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	367 PPI
+6.6"10% Larger screen	vs	6"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 13MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE
+(5G Sub6) 2000 Mbps19 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh52% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3300 mAh
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + 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
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
LED flash	vs	+Quad-LED flashAdvantage The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

17 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

4K UHD (3840x2160)

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 128GB)	Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
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Model	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 128GB)	Liquid S2 (S520)
Other model names	Galaxy A34 5G SM-A346M Single-SIM NFC	Acer Liquid S520, Acer S520, Acer Hamingway
Country or region available	Argentina, Mexico, Peru	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Acer
Release date	3/24/2023, Announced: 3/14/2023	12/1/2013
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.1 x 161.3 millimeters (3.07 x 6.35 in)	86 x 166 millimeters (3.39 x 6.54 in)
Weight	199 grams (6.97 ounces)	231 grams (8.09 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 128GB)	Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.6" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	390 PPI	367 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	1000nits[peak]	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 128GB)	Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
System version	Android 13	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 14	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 5.1 / 6.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 128GB)	Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 (6nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G68 MC4	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 472126 (v9) Geekbench: 2316 (v5.5), 2518 (v6) GFXBench: 23fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 128GB)	Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 128GB)	Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat3 800/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,20)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 66, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	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
	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 128GB)	Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/4"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4	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/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: 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 on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@480fps (slow motion)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 128GB)	Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 128GB)	Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	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
	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 128GB)	Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	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	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 128GB)	Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 128GB)	Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	25W 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	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 128GB)	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: Graphite, Silver, Violet, Lime	• Colors: Black, Red • Acer Float UI • DTS sound enhancement
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A34 (SM-A346M/N 128GB)	Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.75W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered