Acer DX650
#11710
Samsung i520
#10088Category Breakdown
Acer DX650
Samsung i520
Performance
5.122.2
Camera
0.010.9
Display
9.532.3
Battery
12.89.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
11.914.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
4.510.7
Summary
- The Acer DX650 features a slightly larger 2.8-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Samsung i520 has a 2.3-inch TFT display with the same resolution but supports 256K colors, resulting in better color depth.
- In terms of performance, the Acer is powered by a 533 MHz Samsung S3C 6410 CPU, compared to the 330 MHz ARM 1136 in the Samsung, but the i520 has 35MB of RAM, which is significantly more than the Acer's 0GB.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera without OIS, but the i520 can record video in CIF format, while the DX650 lacks video capability.
- The Acer has a 1260 mAh battery, offering a higher capacity than the i520's 950 mAh.
- Software-wise, the DX650 runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, whereas the i520 operates on Symbian OS 9.2, providing different user experiences.
- Overall, the Acer DX650 has a larger display and battery, while the Samsung i520 offers better color depth and video recording capabilities.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer DX650
Samsung i520
General
Release Date
2009
2007
Announced
2009
2007
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.8"
2.3"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~174 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
TI OMAP 2430
CPU
Samsung S3C 6410 533 MHz
330 MHz ARM 1136
GPU
N/A
PowerVR MBX
Memory
N/A
35MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
VGA videocall camera
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
No
CIF
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1260 mAh
950 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1260 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 950 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
109.6 x 59 x 15.6 mm (4.31 x 2.32 x 0.61 in)
101.7 x 50.5 x 17.9 mm (4.00 x 1.99 x 0.70 in)
Weight
133 g
99 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 1.8 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, SiRF Star III chipset
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Symbian OS 9.2, Series 60 v3.1 UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
N/A