Acer Liquid M220
#7526
Samsung I9103 Galaxy R
#7513Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid M220
Samsung I9103 Galaxy R
Performance
36.636.9
Camera
39.615.4
Display
16.939.2
Battery
13.116.4
Build
0.214.3
Connectivity
28.930.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.518.5
Summary
- The Acer Liquid M220 features a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Samsung I9103 Galaxy R has a slightly larger 4.2-inch SC-LCD display with the same resolution, resulting in a marginally lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Liquid M220 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 chipset with a dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU and 4GB of RAM, whereas the Galaxy R utilizes an Nvidia Tegra 2 chipset with a dual-core 1.0 GHz CPU and 8GB of RAM, giving it an edge in multitasking.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Galaxy R can record video at 720p, compared to the Liquid M220's unspecified video capabilities.
- The Liquid M220 has a smaller 1300 mAh battery, while the Galaxy R offers a 1650 mAh battery, potentially providing longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Liquid M220 runs on Windows Phone 8.1, while the Galaxy R operates on Android 2.3.3, upgradable to 4.0, which may offer a more versatile user experience.
- Build quality is similar, with the Liquid M220 weighing 119g and the Galaxy R at 135g, both featuring plastic materials and lacking water resistance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid M220
Samsung I9103 Galaxy R
General
Release Date
2015
2011
Announced
2015
2011
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Z
Display
Size
4"
4.2"
Type
TFT
SC-LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~222 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8210 Snapdragon 200 (28 nm)
Nvidia Tegra 2 AP20H
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 302
ULP GeForce
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM (M220), 8GB 1GB RAM (M220+)
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, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
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
1300 mAh
1650 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
124.9 x 64 x 9.6 mm (4.92 x 2.52 x 0.38 in)
125 x 66 x 9.5 mm (4.92 x 2.60 x 0.37 in)
Weight
119 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Mystic Black, Pure White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.18 W/kg (head) 0.42 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM/Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-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, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1
Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass