Acer DX900
#5127
Dell XCD35
#4901Category Breakdown
Acer DX900
Dell XCD35
Performance
61.864.0
Camera
41.941.9
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
55.556.1
Summary
- The Acer DX900 features a smaller 2.8-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 480 x 640 pixels, while the Dell XCD35 has a larger 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, offering a slightly better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the DX900 is powered by a 533 MHz CPU and has 128MB RAM, whereas the XCD35 has a more capable 600 MHz CPU and 256MB RAM, leading to better multitasking.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera with autofocus, but neither offers optical image stabilization or a front camera.
- The DX900 has a 1530 mAh battery, compared to the XCD35's 1250 mAh, which may provide longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the DX900 runs on Windows Mobile 6.1, while the XCD35 operates on Android 2.1, offering a more modern software experience with additional features and app support.
- Build quality shows the DX900 is slightly heavier at 147g and thicker at 17mm, while the XCD35 is lighter at 120g and slimmer at 12.2mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer DX900
Dell XCD35
General
Release Date
2009
2010
Announced
2009
2010
Description
Also known as Acer Tempo DX900, Acer Tempo X960
N/A
Display
Size
2.8"
3.5"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 640 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~286 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
533 MHz Samsung S3C 6410
600 MHz ARM 11
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
128MB RAM, 256MB ROM
256MB RAM, 512MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Details
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA videocall camera
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1530 mAh
1250 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1530 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1250 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
106 x 60.5 x 17 mm (4.17 x 2.38 x 0.67 in)
114 x 56 x 12.2 mm (4.49 x 2.20 x 0.48 in)
Weight
147 g
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, SiRF Star III chipset
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
OS Version
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes