Category Breakdown
Acer CloudMobile S500
ZTE Grand X2 In
Performance
48.347.9
Camera
19.139.6
Display
56.556.5
Battery
14.618.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
38.434.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.326.9
Summary
- The Acer CloudMobile S500 features a 4.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the ZTE Grand X2 In has a slightly larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of 326 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the CloudMobile is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus dual-core 1.5 GHz processor, whereas the Grand X2 In utilizes an Intel Atom Z2580 dual-core 2.0 GHz chipset.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Grand X2 In offers a 1 MP front camera compared to the CloudMobile's lack of a selfie camera.
- The battery capacity of the Grand X2 In is significantly larger at 2000 mAh, compared to the CloudMobile's 1460 mAh.
- Software-wise, the CloudMobile runs on Android 4.0, while the Grand X2 In is equipped with Android 4.1, providing a slightly more updated experience.
- Connectivity options are similar, though the CloudMobile supports NFC, which the Grand X2 In does not.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer CloudMobile S500
ZTE Grand X2 In
General
Release Date
2012
2013
Announced
2012
2013
Description
N/A
Preliminary official specifications
Display
Size
4.3"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8260A Snapdragon S4 Plus
Intel Atom Z2580
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Dual-core 2.0 GHz
GPU
Adreno 225
PowerVR SGX544MP2
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
1 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1460 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1460 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2000 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)
N/A
Weight
122 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Yes
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
Yes
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 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

