Sony Xperia U (ST25i) vs Acer Liquid S1 (S510)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia U vs Acer Liquid S1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/20/2017 8:54 PM, updated: 11/10/2021 4:36 PM

Compare Acer Liquid S1 X Sony Xperia U (ST25i) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

20Points Acer Liquid S1 (S510) Compare Sony Xperia U X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Acer Liquid S1 (S510)

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!

6 Advantages Sony Xperia U (ST25i)	vs	20 Advantages Acer Liquid S1 (S510)
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)77% Lighter	vs	195 grams (6.83 ounces)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+280 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	258 PPI
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)	vs	+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core92% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+8GB (5.59GB available)40% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	vs	+9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)25% Thinner
480x854 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
3.5"	vs	+5.7"63% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 2MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps192% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1320 mAh	vs	+2400 mAh82% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

+13 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia U (ST25i)	Liquid S1 (S510)
Other model names	Sony Xperia U ST25, Sony Kumquat	Acer S510, Acer Liquid S1 (Single-Sim)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), Canada, USA
Brand	Sony	Acer
Release date	5/7/2012, Announced: 2/1/2012	8/1/2013
Depth	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	54 x 112 millimeters (2.13 x 4.41 in)	83 x 163 millimeters (3.27 x 6.42 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	195 grams (6.83 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels (16:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	280 PPI	258 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
	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)
System version	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)
Chipset	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)	32bit: MediaTek MT6589T Turbo (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP1	PowerVR SXG544 MP2 357Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available)	8GB (5.59GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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
	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
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	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	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	HD (1280x720)
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
	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA600	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BAT-E10
Battery capacity	1320 mAh	2400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5.6 hours	11 hours
Standby	472 hours (19.7 days)	450 hours (18.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Exchangeable bottom caps: White, Black, Pink, Yellow • Sony Reality Display • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • xLoud • 3D surround sound • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: White, Black • DTS sound • Acer Float UI • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia U (ST25i)	Acer Liquid S1 (S510)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.09W/kg (head), 0.93W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.62W/kg (head)	0.44W/kg (head), 0.41W/kg (body)