Category Breakdown
Acer Iconia One 7 B1
Microsoft Lumia 550
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.654.5
Summary
- The Acer Iconia One 7 B1 features a larger 7.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, while the Microsoft Lumia 550 has a smaller 4.7-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a sharper pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Iconia One is powered by a dual-core Intel Atom Z2560, whereas the Lumia 550 utilizes a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 210, offering different processing capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Lumia 550 includes a 2 MP front camera for selfies, absent in the Iconia One.
- The battery capacity of the Iconia One is significantly larger at 3700 mAh compared to the Lumia's 2100 mAh, likely providing longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Iconia One runs Android 4.2.2, upgradable to 4.4.2, while the Lumia 550 operates on Windows 10, leading to different user experiences.
- Build quality shows the Iconia One being thicker and lighter, while the Lumia 550 has a more compact design.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Iconia One 7 B1
Microsoft Lumia 550
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"
4.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD,
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~216 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~315 ppi density)
PPI
800
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom Z2560
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.6 GHz
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR SGX544MP2
Adreno 304
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.4, 1/4.0", AF
Front Camera
N/A
2 MP
Front Camera Details
Yes
2 MP, f/2.8
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
480p
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3700 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3700 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
8.9 mm thickness
136.1 x 67.8 x 9.9 mm (5.36 x 2.67 x 0.39 in)
Weight
N/A
141.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Red, white, black, blue, pink
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
No
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, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Microsoft Windows 10
OS Version
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Microsoft Windows 10
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
