Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid E1
LG Escape P870
Performance
33.440.5
Camera
15.419.1
Display
55.242.3
Battery
17.020.2
Build
0.217.0
Connectivity
35.547.3
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
25.222.2
Summary
- The Acer Liquid E1 features a slightly larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the LG Escape P870 has a 4.3-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution but a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Liquid E1 is powered by a Mediatek MT6577 chipset with a dual-core 1.0 GHz CPU, whereas the Escape utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus with a dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU, offering better processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Escape can record video at 1080p, compared to the Liquid E1's 720p.
- The Escape also has a larger battery capacity at 2150 mAh versus the Liquid E1's 1760 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Liquid E1 runs on Android 4.1.1, while the Escape operates on Android 4.0.4, providing a slightly more updated experience.
- Overall, the LG Escape P870 offers better performance and camera capabilities, while the Acer Liquid E1 has a marginally larger display.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid E1
LG Escape P870
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
Also available as Acer Liquid E1 Dual with dual SIM card slot
For AT&T
Display
Size
4.5"
4.3"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD,
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8960L Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait
GPU
SGX531u
Adreno 225
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
HDR
Front Camera
VGA
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1760 mAh
2150 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1760 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 2150 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
132 x 68.5 x 9.9 mm (5.20 x 2.70 x 0.39 in)
126 x 65 x 9 mm (4.96 x 2.56 x 0.35 in)
Weight
130 g
128 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.56 W/kg (head) 0.77 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, DLNA
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

