Acer Iconia Tab A500
The Acer Iconia Tab A500 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Nvidia Tegra 2 T20, built for basic everyday tasks (2011).
2011 · Entry-level · Android 3.0ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size10.1" · 260 x 177 x 13.3 mm (10.24 x 6.97 x 0.52 in)
ChipsetNvidia Tegra 2 T20
RAM1GB
Storage16GB | 32GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,260 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Nvidia Tegra 2 T20 for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2011, February. Released 2011, April
Also Known As
Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS.
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 2 T20
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
OS
Android 3.0, upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
149 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
LCD, 256K colors
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,260 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Non-removable Li-Po 3260 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
730g
On the heavier side — noticeable in pocket
Dimensions
260 x 177 x 13.3 mm (10.24 x 6.97 x 0.52 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
🔊 Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Acer Iconia Tab A500 does not support 5G — it supports No cellular connectivity.
Yes, the Acer Iconia Tab A500 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The Acer Iconia Tab A500 SIM configuration: No.
Yes, the Acer Iconia Tab A500 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Yes, the Acer Iconia Tab A500 has stereo speakers.
The Acer Iconia Tab A500 ships with Android 3.0, upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).
The Acer Iconia Tab A500 uses microUSB 2.0, USB 2.0.
The Acer Iconia Tab A500 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The Acer Iconia Tab A500 has 2.1, A2DP, EDR.
