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Acer Iconia A1

Acer Iconia A1

#6653
Nokia C2

Nokia C2

#3977

Category Breakdown

Acer Iconia A1
Nokia C2
Performance
47.751.0
Camera
19.124.2
Display
46.156.5
Battery
28.123.0
Build
0.267.9
Connectivity
15.442.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.837.1

Summary

  • The Acer Iconia A1 features a larger 7.9-inch LED-backlit IPS LCD display with a resolution of 768 x 1024 pixels, while the Nokia C2 has a 5.7-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, resulting in a denser pixel count.
  • In terms of performance, the Iconia A1 is powered by a dual-core Intel Atom Z2560, whereas the C2 utilizes a quad-core Unisoc chipset, providing a different performance profile.
  • Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the C2's camera has a wider aperture and a 5 MP selfie camera compared to the A1's 2 MP front camera.
  • The A1's 4000 mAh battery capacity surpasses the C2's 2800 mAh, suggesting longer usage time.
  • Software-wise, the Iconia A1 runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, while the C2 operates on a more recent Android 9.0 Pie (Go edition), indicating a more updated software experience.
  • Build quality differs as well, with the A1 being heavier at 380g and constructed primarily from plastic, while the C2 is lighter at 161g and features a glass front with a plastic back and frame.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Acer Iconia A1
Nokia C2

General

Release Date

2014
2020, March 16

Announced

2014
2020, March 16

Description

Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS
N/A

Display

Size

7.9"
5.7"

Type

LED-backlit IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Resolution

768 x 1024 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~162 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)

PPI

768
720

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Intel Atom Z2560
Unisoc (28 nm)

CPU

Dual-core 1.6 GHz
Quad-core 1.4 GHz

GPU

PowerVR SGX544MP2
N/A

Memory

16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

5 MP, AF
5 MP, f/2.2, AF

Main Camera Features

N/A
LED flash, HDR

Front Camera

2 MP
5 MP

Front Camera Features

N/A
LED flash

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
720p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
720p@30fps

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

4000 mAh
2800 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, 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)
154.8 x 75.6 x 8.9 mm (6.09 x 2.98 x 0.35 in)

Weight

380 g
161 g

Materials

N/A
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame

Colors

White
Cyan, Black

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

No
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Network

No cellular connectivity
GSM / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

N/A
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

Bluetooth

3.0
4.2, A2DP, LE

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 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 9.0 Pie (Go edition)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity