Acer DX900
#8187
Motorola MILESTONE
#7943Category Breakdown
Acer DX900
Motorola MILESTONE
Performance
45.834.7
Camera
39.612.5
Display
11.216.9
Battery
15.914.0
Build
0.214.2
Connectivity
21.928.3
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
16.016.9
Summary
- The Acer DX900 features a smaller 2.8-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 480 x 640 pixels, while the Motorola MILESTONE has a larger 3.7-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, offering a better visual experience.
- In terms of performance, the MILESTONE is powered by a 600 MHz Cortex-A8 CPU, compared to the DX900's 533 MHz Samsung S3C 6410, providing superior processing capabilities.
- The MILESTONE also boasts a 5 MP rear camera, significantly better than the DX900's 3.15 MP camera, and supports video recording at 480p.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the DX900 at 1530 mAh, but the MILESTONE's 1400 mAh battery is still adequate for its performance.
- Software-wise, the DX900 runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1, while the MILESTONE operates on Android 2.1, which can be upgraded to 2.2, offering a more modern user experience.
- Overall, the MILESTONE provides better build quality, display, performance, and camera capabilities.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer DX900
Motorola MILESTONE
General
Release Date
2009
2009
Announced
2009
2009
Description
Also known as Acer Tempo DX900, Acer Tempo X960
Distributed as Motorola DROID in the USA
Display
Size
2.8"
3.7"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
TFT
Resolution
480 x 640 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~286 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~265 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
533 MHz Samsung S3C 6410
600 MHz Cortex-A8
GPU
N/A
PowerVR SGX530
Memory
128MB RAM, 256MB ROM
133MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
VGA videocall camera
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p@24fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1530 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1530 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery (BP6X)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
106 x 60.5 x 17 mm (4.17 x 2.38 x 0.67 in)
115.8 x 60 x 13.7 mm (4.56 x 2.36 x 0.54 in)
Weight
147 g
165 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.49 W/kg (head) 1.50 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / UMTS / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 10.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot (Android 2.2)
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, SiRF Star III chipset
GPS, A-GPS, Motonav software
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass