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Acer Liquid Z500#5543

Released: 2014

Acer Liquid Z500

Overall Score

27.3

Category Breakdown

Overall(#5543)27.3
Performance(#6833)39.4
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#6192)18.9
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#7089)29.0
Audio(#115)87.6

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Short Review

  • The Acer Liquid Z500 features a sleek design with dimensions of 145 x 73 x 8.8 mm and a weight of 150g, making it comfortable to hold.
  • Its 5.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 294 ppi.
  • Performance is driven by a Mediatek MT6582 chipset with a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and 4GB of RAM, suitable for basic tasks.
  • The Mali-400MP2 GPU handles graphics adequately, although it may struggle with more demanding applications.
  • The rear camera has an 8 MP sensor capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the 2 MP front camera is suitable for basic selfies.
  • Battery life is supported by a 2000 mAh capacity, but it lacks fast or wireless charging options.
  • The device runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), which is outdated compared to current standards.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
  • The phone is equipped with stereo speakers and a headphone jack, enhancing audio experience.
  • Available colors include Aquamarine Green, Sandy Silver, and Titanium Black, offering some aesthetic variety.

Specifications

General

Release Date2014
Announced2014
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3

Performance

ChipsetMediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-400MP2
Memory4GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera8 MP, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR
Front Camera2 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity2000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions145 x 73 x 8.8 mm (5.71 x 2.87 x 0.35 in)
Weight150 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsAquamarine Green, Sandy Silver, Titanium Black
Foldable✗
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMSingle SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity