Acer CloudMobile S500
The Acer CloudMobile S500 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8260A Snapdragon S4 Plus, built for basic everyday tasks (2012).
2012 · Entry-level · Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.3" · 127 x 65.8 x 9.9 mm (5.0 x 2.59 x 0.39 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8260A Snapdragon S4 Plus
RAM1GB
Storage8GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓4.3" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,460 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8260A Snapdragon S4 Plus for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2012, February. Released 2012, September
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8260A Snapdragon S4 Plus
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
342 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,460 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1460 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Dimensions
127 x 65.8 x 9.9 mm (5.0 x 2.59 x 0.39 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Acer CloudMobile S500 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
Yes, the Acer CloudMobile S500 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the Acer CloudMobile S500 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The Acer CloudMobile S500 SIM configuration: Micro-SIM.
Yes, the Acer CloudMobile S500 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Acer CloudMobile S500 ships with Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).
The Acer CloudMobile S500 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Acer CloudMobile S500 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot.
The Acer CloudMobile S500 has 4.0, A2DP.
