Category Breakdown
Acer Stream
Samsung Focus
Performance
33.238.4
Camera
14.014.0
Display
75.778.3
Battery
14.015.2
Build
0.217.1
Connectivity
27.225.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.523.8
Summary
- The Acer Stream features a 3.7-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Samsung Focus has a slightly larger 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of 233 ppi.
- Both devices utilize the Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1 chipset and have identical CPU and GPU specifications, but the Focus offers more internal storage at 8GB compared to the Stream's 2GB.
- Camera capabilities are similar, with both sporting a 5 MP rear camera, though the Focus can record video at 25fps compared to the Stream's 24fps.
- The Focus also has a marginally larger battery capacity of 1500 mAh versus the Stream's 1400 mAh.
- In terms of software experience, the Stream runs on Android 2.1, while the Focus operates on Microsoft Windows Phone 7, which may affect user interface and app availability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Stream
Samsung Focus
General
Release Date
2010
2010
Announced
2010
2010
Description
Also known as Acer Liquid Stream
For AT&TPreviously rumored as Samsung i917 Cetus
Display
Size
3.7"
4"
Type
AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 200
Adreno 200
Memory
2GB 512MB RAM
8GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
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@25fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh 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)
124.7 x 64.3 x 9.9 mm (4.91 x 2.53 x 0.39 in)
Weight
140 g
119.4 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.55 W/kg (head) 0.75 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA & UPnP technology
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, 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)
Microsoft Windows Phone 7
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

