Category Breakdown
Acer beTouch E140
Motorola A3100
Performance
42.942.9
Camera
39.639.6
Display
26.39.5
Battery
13.112.0
Build
0.214.3
Connectivity
24.921.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.315.9
Summary
- The Acer beTouch E140 and Motorola A3100 both feature a 2.8-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with the same resolution, but the Acer offers a wider color range with 256K colors compared to the A3100's 65K.
- In terms of performance, the Acer is equipped with a slightly faster 600 MHz CPU versus the A3100's 528 MHz, although both have 256MB of RAM.
- The camera specifications are similar, with both having a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the A3100 includes autofocus.
- The Acer has a larger battery capacity at 1300 mAh compared to the A3100's 1170 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Acer runs on Android 2.2, while the A3100 operates on Windows Mobile 6.1, which may affect user experience and app availability.
- The Acer is lighter at 95g, while the A3100 weighs 119g, making it slightly bulkier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer beTouch E140
Motorola A3100
General
Release Date
2010
2009
Announced
2010
2009
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.8"
2.8"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm MSM7201A
CPU
600 MHz ARM 11
528 MHz ARM 11
GPU
Adreno 200
Adreno 130
Memory
256MB RAM, 512MB
256MB 128MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA videocall camera
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
1170 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1170 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)
110 x 59.7 x 13.7 mm (4.33 x 2.35 x 0.54 in)
Weight
95 g
119 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.31 W/kg (head) 1.33 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 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
miniUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
N/A

