Acer Liquid C1
#5219
alcatel Idol 2 Mini
#6337Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid C1
alcatel Idol 2 Mini
Performance
57.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.070.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
55.354.4
Summary
- The Acer Liquid C1 features a 4.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the alcatel Idol 2 Mini has a slightly larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Liquid C1 is powered by an Intel Atom Z2420 CPU, whereas the Idol 2 Mini utilizes a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU, which may offer better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Idol 2 Mini can record video at 720p@30fps, while the Liquid C1 lacks specific video recording details.
- The Liquid C1 has a 2000 mAh battery, compared to the Idol 2 Mini's 1700 mAh, suggesting longer battery life for the former.
- Software-wise, the Liquid C1 runs on Android 4.0, while the Idol 2 Mini comes with Android 4.3, which is upgradable to 4.4, providing a more recent software experience.
- Build quality shows the Idol 2 Mini is slimmer and lighter than the Liquid C1, enhancing portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid C1
alcatel Idol 2 Mini
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
N/A
Single SIM: 6016A, 6016XDual SIM: 6016D, 6016E
Display
Size
4.3"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Asahi Dragontrail Glass, oleophobic coating
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom Z2420
N/A
CPU
1.2 GHz
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
PowerVR SGX540
N/A
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM (SS), 8GB 1GB RAM (DS)
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
VGA
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
127.3 x 65.5 x 10 mm (5.01 x 2.58 x 0.39 in)
129 x 63.5 x 7.9 mm (5.08 x 2.5 x 0.31 in)
Weight
140 g
110 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Cloudy, White, Hot Pink, Slate
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes