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Samsung Galaxy J7 Star (SM-J737T1) vs Acer Liquid S2 (S520)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J7 Star vs Acer Liquid S2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Acer Liquid S2 X Samsung Galaxy J7 Star (SM-J737T1) 13Points
5.5"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

13mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J7 Star (SM-J737T1)

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!

Galaxy J7 Star (SM-J737T1)} 13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 Star (SM-J737T1) vs Liquid S2 (S520)} 8 Advantages Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)4%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+32GB (22GB available)83%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (12GB available)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+181 grams (6.34 ounces)28%
Lighter
vs231 grams (8.09 ounces)
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)5%
Thinner
vs9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+(front) 13MP5 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-A) 300 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
267 PPIvs+367 PPI37%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"vs+6"9%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+Quad-LED flashAdvantage
The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

28 Common items in both devices
2GB LPDDR3
16 million
(back) 13MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+21 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy J7 Star (SM-J737T1)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
 
ModelGalaxy J7 Star (SM-J737T1)Liquid S2 (S520)
Other model namesGalaxy J7 2018 (MetroPCS) SM-J737TZSATMK, Galaxy J7 PrimeAcer Liquid S520, Acer S520, Acer Hamingway
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungAcer
Release date7/1/201812/1/2013
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)76.2 x 153.2 millimeters (3 x 6.03 in)86 x 166 millimeters (3.39 x 6.54 in)
Weight181 grams (6.34 ounces)231 grams (8.09 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy J7 Star (SM-J737T1)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels (16:9)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)267 PPI367 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy J7 Star (SM-J737T1)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 Piefeature not registered
User InterfaceOne UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy J7 Star (SM-J737T1)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy J7 Star (SM-J737T1)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy J7 Star (SM-J737T1)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 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 850/1700/1900UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 66, 71)LTE Cat3 800/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy J7 Star (SM-J737T1)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4160x3120 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashQuad-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
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

Galaxy J7 Star (SM-J737T1)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy J7 Star (SM-J737T1)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
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

Galaxy J7 Star (SM-J737T1)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy J7 Star (SM-J737T1)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy J7 Star (SM-J737T1)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3300 mAh3300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy31 hours (1.3 days)feature not registered
Standby768 hours (32 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy J7 Star (SM-J737T1)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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: Black, Blue• Colors: Black, Red
• Acer Float UI
• DTS sound enhancement

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy J7 Star (SM-J737T1)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.36W/kg (head), 1.58W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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