Acer Liquid M220
#8516
Nokia Lumia 530
#7677Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid M220
Nokia Lumia 530
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.353.2
Summary
- The Acer Liquid M220 and Nokia Lumia 530 both feature a 4.0" TFT display, but the Lumia offers a slightly higher resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Lumia is equipped with a quad-core CPU, providing better multitasking capabilities compared to the dual-core processor of the M220.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Lumia lacks a front-facing camera, while the M220 includes a 2 MP selfie camera.
- The Lumia has a larger battery capacity at 1430 mAh compared to the M220's 1300 mAh, which may result in slightly better battery life.
- Both phones run on Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1, offering a similar software experience, but the Lumia's additional Bluetooth capabilities after an update may enhance connectivity options.
- Build quality is comparable, with the M220 being slightly lighter and more compact than the Lumia.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid M220
Nokia Lumia 530
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as Nokia Lumia 530 RM-1017
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8210 Snapdragon 200 (28 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 302
Adreno 302
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM (M220), 8GB 1GB RAM (M220+)
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, 1/4.0"
Front Camera
2 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
2 MP
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1430 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1430 mAh, removable (BL-5J)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
124.9 x 64 x 9.6 mm (4.92 x 2.52 x 0.38 in)
119.7 x 62.3 x 11.7 mm, 86.8 cc (4.71 x 2.45 x 0.46 in)
Weight
119 g
129 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Mystic Black, Pure White
Bright orange, Bright green, White, Dark grey
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM/Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1
OS Version
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes