Overall Score
56.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#4528)56.4
Performance(#3973)60.3
Camera(#3444)42.4
Display(#2816)70.5
Battery(#3685)43.5
Build(#2542)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Acer Liquid Jade S
Short Review
- The Acer Liquid Jade S features a sleek design with dimensions of 143 x 69 x 7.8 mm and a lightweight build at 116g, available in multiple colors.
- Its 5.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 294 ppi.
- Performance is powered by a Mediatek MT6752M chipset, with an octa-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU and Mali-T760MP2 GPU, complemented by 2GB of RAM.
- The rear camera boasts a 13 MP sensor with an f/1.8 aperture, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the 5 MP front camera serves for selfies.
- Battery life is supported by a 2300 mAh capacity, though it lacks fast or wireless charging capabilities.
- The device runs on Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradeable to 5.1 (Lollipop), providing a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- Notably, it includes a headphone jack, catering to traditional audio preferences.
- The absence of water resistance and stereo speakers may be drawbacks for some users.
- Overall, the Acer Liquid Jade S presents a balanced combination of design, performance, and camera capabilities for its time.
Specifications
General
Release Date2014
Announced2014
DescriptionAlso known as Acer Liquid Jade S S56
Display
Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6752M
CPUOcta-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T760MP2
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, f/1.8, AF
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2300 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions143 x 69 x 7.8 mm (5.63 x 2.72 x 0.31 in)
Weight116 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White, Red, Pink
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
OS VersionAndroid 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes