Acer CloudMobile S500
#6548
Acer Liquid Zest
#6150Category Breakdown
Acer CloudMobile S500
Acer Liquid Zest
Performance
48.340.3
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
14.618.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
38.438.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.325.0
Summary
- The Acer CloudMobile S500 features a compact build with a 4.3-inch IPS LCD display at 720 x 1280 resolution, while the Acer Liquid Zest has a slightly larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the CloudMobile is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus, whereas the Liquid Zest utilizes a quad-core Mediatek chipset, offering different processing capabilities.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera and can record 1080p video, but the Liquid Zest includes a 5 MP front camera for selfies.
- The CloudMobile has a smaller 1460 mAh battery compared to the Liquid Zest's 2000 mAh, which may affect longevity.
- Software-wise, the CloudMobile runs on Android 4.0, while the Liquid Zest is equipped with Android 6.0, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer CloudMobile S500
Acer Liquid Zest
General
Release Date
2012
2016
Announced
2012
2016
Description
N/A
Acer Liquid Zest Z525 with 3GAcer Liquid Zest 4G Z528 with 3G/LTE
Display
Size
4.3"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8260A Snapdragon S4 Plus
Mediatek MT6580 - Z525Mediatek MT6735 - Z525
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Quad-core 1.3 GHz - Z525Quad-core 1.0 GHz - Z528
GPU
Adreno 225
Mali-400MP2 - Z525Mali-T720MP2 - Z528
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
N/A
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1460 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1460 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
127 x 65.8 x 9.9 mm (5.0 x 2.59 x 0.39 in)
145.7 x 71.2 x 8.4 mm (5.74 x 2.80 x 0.33 in)
Weight
122 g
125 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass