Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid E1
Vodafone Smart 4 power
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
70.070.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.554.4
Summary
- The Acer Liquid E1 features a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Vodafone Smart 4 power has a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of ~220 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Liquid E1 is powered by a dual-core 1.0 GHz processor, whereas the Smart 4 power uses a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Smart 4 power supports video recording without specifying frame rates.
- The Liquid E1 has a smaller 1760 mAh battery compared to the 3000 mAh battery of the Smart 4 power, which should offer better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Liquid E1 runs on Android 4.1.1, while the Smart 4 power is equipped with Android 4.4.2, providing a slightly more updated experience.
- Build quality shows the Liquid E1 is lighter at 130g and more compact, whereas the Smart 4 power is heavier at 162g and larger in dimensions.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid E1
Vodafone Smart 4 power
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
Also available as Acer Liquid E1 Dual with dual SIM card slot
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
SGX531u
Mali-400MP2
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
VGA
Video Recording
720p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1760 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1760 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
132 x 68.5 x 9.9 mm (5.20 x 2.70 x 0.39 in)
141 x 71.4 x 9.5 mm (5.55 x 2.81 x 0.37 in)
Weight
130 g
162 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
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, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, 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 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

