Acer Iconia Smart
The Acer Iconia Smart is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8255-1 Snapdragon S2, built for basic everyday tasks (2011).
2011 · Entry-level · Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.8" · 141.7 x 64.5 x 13.6 mm (5.58 x 2.54 x 0.54 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8255-1 Snapdragon S2
RAM512MB
Storage8GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,500 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8255-1 Snapdragon S2 for simple tasks only
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 236 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2011, February. Released 2011, August
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255-1 Snapdragon S2
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
236 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,500 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
185g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
141.7 x 64.5 x 13.6 mm (5.58 x 2.54 x 0.54 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, UPnP, DLNA, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Acer Iconia Smart does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
Yes, the Acer Iconia Smart supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The Acer Iconia Smart SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the Acer Iconia Smart has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Acer Iconia Smart ships with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread).
The Acer Iconia Smart uses microUSB 2.0.
The Acer Iconia Smart supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, UPnP, DLNA, hotspot.
The Acer Iconia Smart has 2.1, A2DP, EDR.
