Acer Liquid C1
#6595
alcatel Idol 2 Mini
#6989Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid C1
alcatel Idol 2 Mini
Performance
27.830.8
Camera
39.615.4
Display
55.255.2
Battery
18.916.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
25.434.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.021.0
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
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, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black, White
Cloudy, White, Hot Pink, Slate
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass