Acer Liquid C1
#6595
Huawei Ascend G500
#7150Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid C1
Huawei Ascend G500
Performance
27.835.0
Camera
39.614.1
Display
55.255.2
Battery
18.918.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
25.429.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.020.3
Summary
- The Acer Liquid C1 features a slightly lighter build at 140g compared to the Huawei Ascend G500's 156g, with dimensions that make it more compact.
- Both devices have a 4.3-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution and pixel density, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the Liquid C1 is powered by a 1.2 GHz Intel Atom Z2420, which is more capable than the 1.0 GHz Mediatek MT6575 in the G500.
- The Liquid C1 also has a superior rear camera at 8 MP versus the G500's 5 MP, providing better photo quality.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the G500 at 1930 mAh compared to the Liquid C1's 2000 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- Both phones run on Android 4.0, with the G500 offering a slightly updated version at 4.0.4, but neither provides a significant software advantage.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid C1
Huawei Ascend G500
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
N/A
Also known as Huawei U8836D
Display
Size
4.3"
4.3"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom Z2420
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
CPU
1.2 GHz
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
PowerVR SGX540
PowerVR SGX531
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1930 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Po 1930 mAh, 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)
130 x 65 x 11 mm (5.12 x 2.56 x 0.43 in)
Weight
140 g
156 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
Yes
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 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity