Acer Liquid E3
#5503
Lava Icon
#6333Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid E3
Lava Icon
Performance
39.039.6
Camera
48.419.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
21.821.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.331.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.524.2
Summary
- The Acer Liquid E3 features a 4.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Lava Icon has a slightly larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Liquid E3 is powered by a Mediatek MT6589 chipset with a 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU and 4GB of RAM, whereas the Lava Icon has a 1.3 GHz quad-core CPU with 2GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Lava Icon can record video at 1080p, while the Liquid E3's video capabilities are unspecified.
- Both devices are equipped with a 2500 mAh battery and lack fast charging or wireless charging features.
- The Liquid E3 runs on Android 4.2.2, while the Lava Icon operates on a newer Android 4.4.2, providing a slightly improved software experience.
- Build-wise, the Liquid E3 is slightly heavier and thicker than the Lava Icon, which is slimmer and marginally lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid E3
Lava Icon
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
Also known as Liquid E3 E380Available as Acer Liquid E3 Duo with dual-SIM card slots
For India
Display
Size
4.7"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
N/A
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
136 x 68 x 9 mm (5.35 x 2.68 x 0.35 in)
143.4 x 70.6 x 7.7 mm (5.65 x 2.78 x 0.30 in)
Weight
134 g
143 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black/White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity