Category Breakdown
Acer beTouch E140
O2 XDA Guide
Performance
42.942.9
Camera
39.610.9
Display
26.39.5
Battery
13.111.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
24.919.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.311.3
Summary
- The Acer beTouch E140 and O2 XDA Guide both feature a 2.8-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with the same resolution, but the beTouch offers a wider color range at 256K compared to the 65K of the XDA Guide.
- In terms of performance, the beTouch has a slightly faster CPU at 600 MHz versus the 528 MHz of the XDA Guide, although both have 256MB of RAM.
- Both devices sport a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the video capabilities differ, with the beTouch supporting video recording while the XDA Guide is limited to CIF resolution.
- The beTouch has a larger battery capacity of 1300 mAh compared to the 1110 mAh of the XDA Guide, potentially offering better longevity.
- Regarding software, the beTouch runs on Android 2.2 (Froyo), while the XDA Guide operates on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, which may affect user experience and app availability.
- Build quality shows the beTouch is slightly lighter and slimmer than the XDA Guide, which is marginally bulkier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer beTouch E140
O2 XDA Guide
General
Release Date
2010
2009
Announced
2010
2008
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 MSM7225 Snapdragon S1
CPU
600 MHz ARM 11
528 MHz ARM 11
GPU
Adreno 200
No
Memory
256MB RAM, 512MB
256MB RAM, 512MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot), 1 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
CIF
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1110 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1110 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)
102 x 53.5 x 14.5 mm (4.02 x 2.11 x 0.57 in)
Weight
95 g
102 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Grey
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
HSPA
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; TomTom NAVIGATOR 7
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
N/A

