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Acer Liquid S2#3942

Released: 2013

Acer Liquid S2

Overall Score

37.4

Category Breakdown

Overall(#3942)37.4
Performance(#4204)60.5
Camera(#1718)52.9
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#4231)26.1
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#3121)56.7
Audio(#115)87.6

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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
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, AF
Main Camera FeaturesQuad-LED ring flash
Front Camera2 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording4K@24fps, 1080p@60fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity3300 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions166 x 86.2 x 9 mm (6.54 x 3.39 x 0.35 in)
Weight229 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, Red
Foldable✗
SARN/A

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass