Acer Liquid E3
#5503
Lava X81
#5521Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid E3
Lava X81
Performance
39.049.5
Camera
48.419.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
21.822.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.345.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.527.4
Summary
- The Acer Liquid E3 features a 4.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Lava X81 has a slightly larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Liquid E3 is powered by a Mediatek MT6589 chipset with a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU and 4GB of RAM, whereas the Lava X81 uses a Mediatek MT6735 chipset with a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU and 3GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Lava X81 supports 1080p video recording, compared to the Liquid E3's unspecified video capabilities.
- The Lava X81 also has a larger 2700 mAh battery compared to the Liquid E3's 2500 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- In terms of software, the Liquid E3 runs on Android 4.2.2, while the Lava X81 is equipped with Android 6.0.1, providing a more updated software experience.
- Overall, the Lava X81 presents a more modern build and performance profile.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid E3
Lava X81
General
Release Date
2014
2016
Announced
2014
2016
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
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
Mali-T720
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
16GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP, f/2.4
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
2700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2700 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)
142.6 x 73.4 x 8.4 mm (5.61 x 2.89 x 0.33 in)
Weight
134 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black/White
Space Grey/Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
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, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity