Category Breakdown
Acer beTouch E140
HTC S740
Performance
42.942.9
Camera
39.639.6
Display
26.321.2
Battery
13.111.2
Build
0.215.9
Connectivity
24.919.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.317.1
Summary
- The Acer beTouch E140 features a slightly larger 2.8-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the HTC S740 has a smaller 2.4-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a lower color depth of 65K.
- In terms of performance, the E140 is powered by a 600 MHz ARM 11 CPU compared to the S740's 528 MHz ARM 11, providing a marginally better experience, although both have 256MB of RAM.
- The E140's camera is rated at 3.15 MP, slightly lower than the S740's 3.2 MP, but both lack advanced features like optical image stabilization.
- Battery capacity is higher in the E140 at 1300 mAh versus the S740's 1050 mAh, which may offer better longevity.
- Software-wise, the E140 runs Android 2.2 (Froyo), while the S740 operates on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard, resulting in different user experiences and app availability.
- The build quality of the E140 is lighter at 95g, whereas the S740 is heavier at 140g and thicker, affecting portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer beTouch E140
HTC S740
General
Release Date
2010
2008
Announced
2010
2008
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.8"
2.4"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm MSM7225 Snapdragon S1
CPU
600 MHz ARM 11
528 MHz ARM 11
GPU
Adreno 200
No
Memory
256MB RAM, 512MB
256MB RAM, 256MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1050 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1050 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
104.5 x 55.8 x 12.8 mm (4.11 x 2.20 x 0.50 in)
116.3 x 43.4 x 16.3 mm (4.58 x 1.71 x 0.64 in)
Weight
95 g
140 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.39 W/kg (head) 1.29 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
miniUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
N/A

