Acer Iconia A1
#6653
Icemobile G8
#6163Category Breakdown
Acer Iconia A1
Icemobile G8
Performance
47.728.3
Camera
19.139.6
Display
46.155.3
Battery
28.122.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
15.427.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.824.9
Summary
- The Acer Iconia A1 features a slightly larger 7.9-inch LED-backlit IPS LCD display with a resolution of 768 x 1024 pixels, offering better pixel density than the Icemobile G8's 7.0-inch IPS LCD at 600 x 1024 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Iconia A1 is powered by a dual-core Intel Atom Z2560 at 1.6 GHz with 1GB of RAM, while the G8 has a dual-core Mediatek MT6572 at 1.0 GHz with no RAM specified, indicating superior processing capabilities for the Acer device.
- Both tablets have a 5 MP rear camera, but the G8 lacks a front camera.
- The Iconia A1 has a 4000 mAh battery, significantly larger than the G8's 2600 mAh, suggesting longer usage time.
- Both devices run on older Android versions, with the Acer on 4.2 Jelly Bean and the Icemobile on 4.4.2 KitKat, but the Iconia A1's overall build quality and performance specifications indicate a more robust software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Iconia A1
Icemobile G8
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS
N/A
Display
Size
7.9"
7"
Type
LED-backlit IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
768 x 1024 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~162 ppi density)
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
PPI
768
600
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom Z2560
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.6 GHz
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR SGX544MP2
Mali-400
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
VGA
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
4000 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
203 x 138.4 x 8.2 mm (7.99 x 5.45 x 0.32 in)
190 x 110 x 13 mm (7.48 x 4.33 x 0.51 in)
Weight
380 g
320 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White
White, Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
No
Micro-SIM
Network
No cellular connectivity
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
3.0
2.1, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer