Acer CloudMobile S500
#6548
alcatel Go Play
#5900Category Breakdown
Acer CloudMobile S500
alcatel Go Play
Performance
48.347.8
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
14.621.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
38.440.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.326.0
Summary
- The Acer CloudMobile S500 features a smaller 4.3-inch IPS LCD display with a higher pixel density of 342 ppi, while the alcatel Go Play has a 5.0-inch IPS LCD with a lower density of 294 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the CloudMobile is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus, whereas the Go Play utilizes a quad-core Snapdragon 410, offering more efficient multitasking.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Go Play includes a 5 MP front camera for selfies.
- The Go Play has a significantly larger battery capacity of 2500 mAh compared to the CloudMobile's 1460 mAh, which may lead to better endurance.
- Software-wise, the CloudMobile runs on Android 4.0, while the Go Play is equipped with Android 5.0, providing a more updated user experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with both devices being lightweight and featuring similar dimensions, though the Go Play offers more color options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer CloudMobile S500
alcatel Go Play
General
Release Date
2012
2015
Announced
2012
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.3"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8260A Snapdragon S4 Plus
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 225
Adreno 306
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1460 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1460 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
127 x 65.8 x 9.9 mm (5.0 x 2.59 x 0.39 in)
143.3 x 73.3 x 9.2 mm (5.64 x 2.89 x 0.36 in)
Weight
122 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Dark Grey, Dark Red, Dark Green, Orange Blue, Pink, Lime Green, Blue, Orange
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Yes