Acer Liquid Gallant Duo
#7809
Samsung I9103 Galaxy R
#7513Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid Gallant Duo
Samsung I9103 Galaxy R
Performance
35.036.9
Camera
39.615.4
Display
17.739.2
Battery
15.216.4
Build
0.214.3
Connectivity
30.930.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.318.5
Summary
- The Acer Liquid Gallant Duo features a 4.3-inch TFT display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Samsung I9103 Galaxy R has a slightly smaller 4.2-inch SC-LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density for the Acer.
- In terms of performance, the Acer is powered by a Mediatek MT6575 chipset with a single-core CPU, whereas the Samsung utilizes a dual-core Nvidia Tegra 2, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Galaxy R supports 720p video recording, while the Liquid Gallant Duo does not specify video capabilities.
- The Galaxy R also has a larger battery capacity at 1650 mAh compared to the Liquid Gallant Duo's 1500 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Acer runs Android 4.0.3, while the Samsung originally launched with Android 2.3.3 but is upgradable to 4.0, providing a more modern experience on the Acer.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Acer being slightly heavier at 145g versus the Galaxy R's 135g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid Gallant Duo
Samsung I9103 Galaxy R
General
Release Date
2012
2011
Announced
2012
2011
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Z
Display
Size
4.3"
4.2"
Type
TFT
SC-LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~222 ppi density)
PPI
540
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
Nvidia Tegra 2 AP20H
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
ULP GeForce
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1650 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
129 x 65.9 x 9.9 mm (5.08 x 2.59 x 0.39 in)
125 x 66 x 9.5 mm (4.92 x 2.60 x 0.37 in)
Weight
145 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gentle Black, Ceramic White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.18 W/kg (head) 0.42 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, DLNA
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass