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Acer Stream

Acer Stream

#6890
Samsung Focus

Samsung Focus

#6403

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