Acer Stream
#6890
Samsung Continuum I400
#6754Category Breakdown
Acer Stream
Samsung Continuum I400
Performance
33.236.7
Camera
14.014.1
Display
75.778.3
Battery
14.01.6
Build
0.217.5
Connectivity
27.225.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.522.2
Summary
- The Acer Stream features a 3.7-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Samsung Continuum I400 has a slightly smaller 3.4-inch Super AMOLED display, also at 480 x 800 pixels but with a higher pixel density of approximately 274 ppi.
- Both devices are powered by a 1.0 GHz processor, with the Stream using a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 and the Continuum utilizing a Hummingbird chipset, but both have 2GB of RAM.
- The camera specifications are identical, offering a 5 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but neither has optical image stabilization.
- In terms of battery, the Acer Stream has a 1400 mAh capacity, while the Continuum's battery capacity is unspecified.
- Both devices run on Android 2.1, with the Continuum being upgradable to 2.2, providing a slightly better software experience.
- Build quality shows the Stream is heavier at 140g compared to the lighter 125g of the Continuum, with the Stream also being slightly thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Stream
Samsung Continuum I400
General
Release Date
2010
2010
Announced
2010
2010
Description
Also known as Acer Liquid Stream
N/A
Display
Size
3.7"
3.4"
Type
AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~274 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
Hummingbird
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU
Adreno 200
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
2GB 512MB RAM
2GB 336MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@24fps
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
119.5 x 63 x 11.2 mm (4.70 x 2.48 x 0.44 in)
125 x 58 x 12 mm (4.92 x 2.28 x 0.47 in)
Weight
140 g
125 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.70 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA & UPnP technology
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot (Android OS v2.2)
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
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 2.1 (Eclair)
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass