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Acer Iconia A3 WiFi (1GB + 32GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£220RAM capacity:1 GBInternal storage:32 GBScreen size:10.1 inchesChipset:MediaTek MT8125T

Acer Iconia A3 WiFi (1GB + 32GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

5.3

Overall score

Score
5.3/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best Tablets on the market.
Score distribution
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Score components

90%

5.1

Technical score

10%

7.6

User score

â–¼Worse than 80% of tablets
5.1

Technical score

Technical score
5.1/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

22%

4.5

Performance

20%

4.7

Display

16%

5.5

Camera

14%

5.1

Battery

12%

5.8

Connectivity

8%

5.3

Software & Features

5%

5.2

Design

3%

4.8

Audio & Multimedia

â–¼Worse than 84% of tablets
7.6

User score

User score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components

70%

7.9

User ratings

30%

7.1

Number of reviews

No reviews for this version.

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â–¼Worse than 72% of tablets
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Best prices

    N/A~ £220

Best rankings

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Technical Specifications of tablet Acer Iconia A3 WiFi (1GB + 32GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.1/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components:

22%

4.5

Performance

20%

4.7

Display

16%

5.5

Camera

14%

5.1

Battery

12%

5.8

Connectivity

8%

5.3

Software & Features

5%

5.2

Design

3%

4.8

Audio & Multimedia

5.1
User score
User score
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components

70%

7.9

User ratings

30%

7.1

Number of reviews

No reviews for this version.

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7.6
Popularity
Popularity
7.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Popularity:
Acer Iconia A3 WiFi (1GB + 32GB) has a user popularity of 7.1 points, which is lower than 70% of Tablets.
7.1
Value for money
Value for money
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components:

60%

5.3

Overall score

40%

9.4

Price

6.5
RAM capacity
1 GB
RAM capacity
1 GB
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 1 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 77.8% of tablets and equal to that of 19.3% of tablets.
Process node
28 nm
Process node
28 nm
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 28 nm process node, which is larger than the node size used in 64.7% of tablets and equal to the node used in 17.8% of tablets.
Internal storage
32 GB
Internal storage
32 GB
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 32 GB which is smaller than the storage of 60.5% of tablets and equal to that of 18% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
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Chipset
MediaTek MT8125T
Chipset
MediaTek MT8125T
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
This tablet uses the MediaTek MT8125T chipset, which is less advanced than the chipsets in 93.9% of tablets and equal to those in 0.1% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
1280×800
Screen resolution
1280×800
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This tablet has a screen resolution of 1280×800 which is lower than that of 68.1% of tablets and equal to that of 21.7% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Refresh rate
60 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 26% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is equal to that in 73.8% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
Display type
IPS LCD
â–² Better than 17% of models
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
149 ppi
Pixel density
149 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 149 ppi which is lower than that of 86.8% of tablets and equal to that of 9.2% of tablets.
Display glass type
Corning Gorilla Glass
Display glass type
Corning Gorilla Glass
â–² Better than 45% of models
This tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass display glass which is stronger than that on 45.4% of tablets and equal to that on 32.7% of tablets.
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Optical image stabilization
no
Optical image stabilization
no
Category Benchmark
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
5 MP
Main camera megapixels
5 MP
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a main camera resolution of 5 MP which is lower than that of 63.6% of tablets and equal to that of 26% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
0.3 MP
Front camera megapixels
0.3 MP
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 0.3 MP which is lower than in 93% of tablets and equal to that in 7% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.4
Main camera aperture
f/2.4
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.4 which is narrower than that of 69.8% of tablets and equal to that of 17.6% of tablets.
Optical zoom
1xxx
Optical zoom
1xx
â–² Better than 18% of models
This tablet supports 1xx optical zoom which is higher than in 18.4% of tablets and equal to that in 80.7% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
7,300 mAh
Battery capacity
7,300 mAh
â–² Better than 62% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 7,300 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 62.4% of tablets and equal to those in 0.6% of tablets.
Charging speed
10 W
Charging speed
10 W
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <10 W – >60 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 10 W which is slower than in 61% of tablets and equal to speeds in 33.2% of tablets.
Battery life
11 hours
Battery life
11 hours
â–² Better than 61% of models
Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 11 hours, which is longer than that of 60.7% of tablets and equal to that of 3.9% of tablets.
video playback
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 2% of models
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
no
Fast charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
This tablet does not support fast charging. 49.7% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
no
LTE support
no
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
This tablet does not support LTE. 63.3% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
â–² Better than 17% of models
This tablet supports GPS. 17.3% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
no
5G connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
no
NFC
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This tablet does not support NFC. 10.9% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 23% of models
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.3%.
Update support duration
short
Update support duration
short
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
This tablet offers short update support, which is shorter than the support period of 52.7% of tablets and equal to that of 47.3% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
This tablet does not receive direct OS updates. 79.7% of tablets receive direct updates.
On-device AI
no
On-device AI
no
â–¼ Worse than 28% of models
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
App tracking protection
no
â–¼ Worse than 28% of models
This tablet does not include app tracking protection. 28.3% of tablets include app tracking protection.
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IP rating
not rated
IP rating
not rated
â–¼ Worse than 16% of models
This tablet has an IP rating of not rated which is lower than that of 16.3% of tablets and equal to that of 83.7% of tablets.
Weight
560 g
Weight
560 g
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 560 g which is heavier than 67% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.5% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
Backlit keyboard
no
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
Keyboard accessory
yes
â–² Better than 16% of models
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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Number of microphones
1
Number of microphones
1
â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This tablet includes 1 microphones, which is more than in 0.2% of tablets and equal to the number in 54.8% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
aptX Adaptive
no
â–¼ Worse than 7% of models
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
no
Dolby Atmos support
no
â–¼ Worse than 31% of models
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
N. of speakers
2
â–¼ Worse than 29% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.9% of tablets.
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
â–¼ Worse than 19% of models
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Acer Iconia A3 WiFi (1GB + 32GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 1 hours longer battery life
    Battery life
    11 hours
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (11 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    11 hours vs 10 hours
  • Supports slow-motion recording
    Slow-motion recording
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, the average tablet does not. 37.5% of tablets offer slow-mo.
  • 10.9% larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    7,300 mAh
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
    This tablet has a higher battery capacity than the average tablet (7300 mAh vs 6580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6580 mAh.
    7,300 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • Supports slow-motion recording
    Slow-motion recording
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, the average tablet does not. 37.5% of tablets offer slow-mo.
  • 1 hours longer battery life
    Battery life
    11 hours
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (11 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    11 hours vs 10 hours
  • 10.9% larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    7,300 mAh
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
    This tablet has a higher battery capacity than the average tablet (7300 mAh vs 6580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6580 mAh.
    7,300 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • 4.7 MP lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    0.3 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (0.3 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    0.3 MP vs 5 MP
  • No USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • 3 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    1 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • Shorter update support
    Update support duration
    short
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • 40% lower CPU speed
    CPU speed
    1.2 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <1.2 GHz – >3.2 GHz
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.2 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 33.5% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    149 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
    This tablet has a lower pixel density than the average tablet (149 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    149 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • No LTE support
    LTE support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This tablet does not support LTE, the average tablet does. 63.2% of tablets support LTE.
  • Does not receive direct OS updates
    Direct OS updates
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets support direct OS updates.
  • 8.7% worse value for money
    Acer Iconia A3 WiFi (1GB + 32GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.53 vs 7.1).
    6.53 vs 7.1
  • 4.8% lower user score
    User score
    7.6/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    the average tablet
    Acer Iconia A3 WiFi (1GB + 32GB) has a lower user score than the average tablet (7.63 vs 8.000).
    7.63 vs 8
  • 3 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    1 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • 40% lower CPU speed
    CPU speed
    1.2 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <1.2 GHz – >3.2 GHz
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.2 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • Worse GPU
    GPU model
    PowerVR SGX544
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    This tablet uses the PowerVR SGX544 GPU, while the average tablet uses the stronger Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    PowerVR SGX544 vs Mali-G51
  • 2x larger process node
    Process node
    28 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
    This tablet uses a larger process node than the average tablet (28 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    28 nm vs 14 nm
  • 2 fewer CPU threads
    CPU threads
    4
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This tablet has less CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    4 vs 6
  • 71.4% lower memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    4.26 GB/s
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <4.26 GB/s – >60 GB/s
    This tablet has a lower memory bandwidth than the average tablet (4.3 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s.
    4.26 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    big.LITTLE Architecture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This tablet does not use a big.LITTLE architecture, the average tablet does. 51.3% of tablets use a big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 50% less storage
    Internal storage
    32 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    32 GB vs 64 GB
  • 3 fewer GPU execution units
    GPU execution units
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <2 – >24
    This tablet has less GPU execution units than the average tablet (1 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    1 vs 4
  • 33.5% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    149 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
    This tablet has a lower pixel density than the average tablet (149 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    149 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1280×800
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (1280×800 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    1280×800 vs 1920×1200
  • 51 nits lower peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    350 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <320 nits – >750 nits
    This tablet has a lower peak brightness than the average tablet (350 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    350 nits vs 401 nits
  • 50 nits lower typical brightness
    Typical brightness
    350 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <300 nits – >600 nits
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (350 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    350 nits vs 400 nits
  • 72 ppi lower screen sharpness
    Screen sharpness
    149 ppi
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
    This tablet has a lower screen sharpness than the average tablet (149 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    149 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 4.7 MP lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    0.3 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (0.3 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    0.3 MP vs 5 MP
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus in video
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • 3 MP lower main camera megapixels
    Main camera megapixels
    5 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
    This tablet has a lower-resolution main camera than the average tablet (5 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a 8 MP main camera.
    5 MP vs 8 MP
  • No manual white balance
    Manual white balance
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This tablet does not allow manual white balance adjustments, the average tablet does. 51.6% of tablets include white balance controls.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/2.4
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This tablet has a worse main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 main camera aperture.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • 44.4% slower charging speed
    Charging speed
    10 W
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <10 W – >60 W
    This tablet supports slower charging than the average tablet (10 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    10 W vs 18 W
  • No USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • No LTE support
    LTE support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This tablet does not support LTE, the average tablet does. 63.2% of tablets support LTE.
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This tablet uses an older Wi-Fi version than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average tablet uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    4.0
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This tablet uses an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4 vs 5). The average tablet uses Bluetooth 5.0.
    4.0 vs 5.0
  • No cellular module
    Cellular module
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This tablet does not have a cellular module, the average tablet does. 59.3% of tablets include a cellular module.
  • No face recognition
    Face recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56% of tablets support face recognition.
  • No Ethernet support
    Ethernet support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This tablet does not have Ethernet support, the average tablet does. 76.3% of tablets support Ethernet.
  • Shorter update support
    Update support duration
    short
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • Does not receive direct OS updates
    Direct OS updates
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets support direct OS updates.
  • No split-screen
    Split-screen support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This tablet does not support split-screen, the average tablet does. 72.4% of tablets support split-screen.
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    Picture-in-picture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    Camera/mic privacy
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This tablet lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average tablet includes them. 56.2% of tablets offer these toggles.
  • No full-page screenshots
    Full-page screenshots
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 52.5% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No location privacy controls
    Location privacy
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This tablet does not offer location privacy controls, the average tablet does. 76.5% of tablets include location privacy features.
  • No dark mode
    Dark mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    This tablet does not support dark mode, the average tablet does. 57.2% of tablets have dark mode.
  • 2.2 mm thicker
    Thickness
    10.2 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <6.1 mm – >11.5 mm
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (10.2 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    10.2 mm vs 8.0 mm
  • 14.3% heavier
    Weight
    560 g
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <315 g – >730 g
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (560 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    560 g vs 490 g
  • 6 older release date
    Release date
    2013
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This tablet is an older model than the average tablet (2013 vs 2019).
    October 2013
    2013 vs 2019
  • 60 mm taller
    Width
    260.0 mm
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    Market range: <123.8 mm – >274 mm
    This tablet is taller than the average tablet (260 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200.0 mm tall.
    260.0 mm vs 200.0 mm

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30/10/2014
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What we like about Acer Iconia A3 WiFi (1GB + 32GB)

  • Excellent value for the price, often cited as a more affordable alternative to premium brands
  • Large 10.1-inch IPS display provides good viewing angles for movies and browsing
  • Features a micro-HDMI port, allowing easy connection to TVs for media playback
  • Expandable storage via a microSD card slot supports up to 64GB or 128GB depending on the model
  • Built-in 'Intelly Spin' technology ensures the screen rotates accurately and promptly
  • Decent battery life for light tasks, with some users reporting up to 11 hours of use

What we don't like about Acer Iconia A3 WiFi (1GB + 32GB)

  • Frequent 'System memory is low' notifications due to the limited 1GB of RAM
  • Low screen resolution (1280x800) results in visible pixels and less sharp text on a 10-inch screen
  • Poor camera quality, with both front and rear cameras producing fuzzy or washed-out images
  • Significant screen glare and reflections make it difficult to use in bright outdoor settings
  • Build quality feels somewhat cheap and plastic, with some users reporting 'creaks' under pressure
  • Underperforms in 3D gaming and graphically intensive applications

Verdict

The Acer Iconia A3 is a budget-friendly 10.1-inch tablet featuring an IPS LCD display with a 1280 x 800 resolution and a 16:10 aspect ratio. It is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core MediaTek MT8125T processor paired with 1GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, which is expandable via a microSD slot. Key features include a 5MP rear camera capable of 1080p video, a VGA front-facing camera, and micro-HDMI connectivity for external displays. Main pros are its wide viewing angles, solid stereo sound enhanced by Dolby Digital Plus, and a relatively long battery life of up to 11 hours. However, cons include a low pixel density that makes text appear jagged, mediocre processing power for demanding 3D games, and a somewhat heavy plastic build weighing approximately 560 grams.

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