Overall Score
54.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#5569)54.6
Performance(#6454)54.3
Camera(#2006)45.4
Display(#2806)70.5
Battery(#3657)43.5
Build(#11650)63.8
Comparisons Featuring Acer Liquid S2
Short Review
- The Acer Liquid S2 features a large 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 368 ppi.
- Its design is substantial, measuring 166 x 86.2 x 9 mm and weighing 229 grams, available in black and red.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset with a quad-core 2.2 GHz CPU and Adreno 330 GPU, paired with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage.
- The rear camera boasts a 13 MP sensor capable of recording 4K video at 24fps, while the front camera is a modest 2 MP.
- Battery life is supported by a 3300 mAh capacity, though it lacks fast or wireless charging capabilities.
- The device runs on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) and includes stereo speakers and a headphone jack.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC, but it does not support 5G.
- The phone lacks water resistance and does not feature HDR on its display.
- Overall, the Acer Liquid S2 combines a large display and decent performance with a capable camera, though it shows its age in software and battery charging options.
Specifications
General
Release Date2013
Announced2013
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~368 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400
GPUAdreno 330
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, AF
Front Camera2 MP
Front Camera Details2 MP
Video Recording4K@24fps, 1080p@60fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3300 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions166 x 86.2 x 9 mm (6.54 x 3.39 x 0.35 in)
Weight229 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, Red
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS VersionAndroid 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes