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Acer Liquid S2 (S520) vs Nokia N90

Side by side comparison between Acer Liquid S2 vs Nokia N90 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia N90 X Acer Liquid S2 (S520) 27Points
6"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
2.1"
TFT

352x416

2
MP
N/A
760
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Acer Liquid S2 (S520)

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Liquid S2 (S520)} 27 Advantages Acer Liquid S2 (S520) vs N90} 2 Advantages Nokia N90
+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core14 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs220MHz 32bit Single-core
+16GB (12GB available)409 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs30MB
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC127 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 512MB MMC
+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)167%
Thinner
vs24 millimeters (0.94 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+1080x1920 pixels13 times
Higher resolution screen
vs352x416 pixels
+367 PPI42%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs259 PPI
+6"186%
Larger screen
vs2.1"
+(back) 13MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+Quad-LED flashAdvantage
The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 2.1MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsSupported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G UMTS
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps259 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G UMTS) 0.384 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3300 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs760 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsproprietary audio output
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs1.2
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
231 grams (8.09 ounces)vs+173 grams (6.06 ounces)34%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

2 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
MicroUSB 2.0 / USB 2.0 proprietary connector
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Acer Liquid S2 (S520)Nokia N90
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ModelLiquid S2 (S520)Nokia N90
Other model namesAcer Liquid S520, Acer S520, Acer HamingwayNokia N90
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandAcerNokia
Release date12/1/20134/27/2005
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)24 millimeters (0.94 inches)
Size (width x height)86 x 166 millimeters (3.39 x 6.54 in)51 x 112 millimeters (2.01 x 4.41 in)
Weight231 grams (8.09 ounces)173 grams (6.06 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Acer Liquid S2 (S520)Nokia N90
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size6" inches2.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~24.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels352x416 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)367 PPI259 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Acer Liquid S2 (S520)Nokia N90
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanSymbian 8.1 S60 2nd Edition Feature Pack 3
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Acer Liquid S2 (S520)Nokia N90
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)32bit: TI OMAP 1710
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 220MHz ARM9 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Acer Liquid S2 (S520)Nokia N90
RAM memory2GB LPDDR3feature not registered
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)30MB
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 512MB MMC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Acer Liquid S2 (S520)Nokia N90
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps0.384 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800/1900 - USA: 850/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 800/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,20)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTECSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Acer Liquid S2 (S520)Nokia N90
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution4160x3120 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsSupported
FlashQuad-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorSupportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Acer Liquid S2 (S520)Nokia N90
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Acer Liquid S2 (S520)Nokia N90
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MPEG4, H.263, 3GPP
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, MIDI

🔌 Connectivity

Acer Liquid S2 (S520)Nokia N90
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jackproprietary audio output
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP1.2
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
Not supported
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Acer Liquid S2 (S520)Nokia N90
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Acer Liquid S2 (S520)Nokia N90
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5B
Battery capacity3300 mAh760 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered3 hours
Standbyfeature not registered288 hours (12 days)

➕ Other features

Acer Liquid S2 (S520)Nokia N90
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5feature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Red
• Acer Float UI
• DTS sound enhancement
• Colors: Silver
• Carl Zeiss optics
• Secondary screen with 128x128 pixels 65K colors
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Acer Liquid S2 (S520)Nokia N90
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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