Acer Stream
#6890
Samsung Google Nexus S
#6042Category Breakdown
Acer Stream
Samsung Google Nexus S
Performance
33.245.9
Camera
14.013.8
Display
75.778.3
Battery
14.015.2
Build
0.216.7
Connectivity
27.235.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.525.4
Summary
- The Acer Stream and Samsung Google Nexus S both released in 2010, feature solid build quality with the Nexus S being slightly lighter and thinner.
- The Stream has a 3.7-inch AMOLED display, while the Nexus S offers a larger 4.0-inch Super AMOLED screen, although both share the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Nexus S is equipped with a more advanced Hummingbird chipset and has significantly more storage at 16GB compared to the Stream's 2GB.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Nexus S supports video recording at a higher frame rate of 30fps.
- The battery capacity of the Nexus S is also slightly higher at 1500mAh versus the Stream's 1400mAh.
- Software-wise, the Nexus S runs on a more recent Android version, providing a better overall software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Stream
Samsung Google Nexus S
General
Release Date
2010
2010
Announced
2010
2010
Description
Also known as Acer Liquid Stream
Previously known as Samsung i9020
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
Oleophobic coating
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
16GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
No
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@24fps
w480p@30fps
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)
123.9 x 63 x 10.9 mm (4.88 x 2.48 x 0.43 in)
Weight
140 g
129 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.58 W/kg (head) 0.90 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, DLNA, hotspot
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)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), not upgradable to 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass