Acer Liquid E3
#5503
Lava Z81
#4728Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid E3
Lava Z81
Performance
39.056.0
Camera
48.427.9
Display
56.556.5
Battery
21.824.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.345.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.531.5
Summary
- The Acer Liquid E3 features a 4.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Lava Z81 has a larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, providing a slightly better pixel density.
- 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 Z81 utilizes a more advanced Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 with a quad-core 2.0 GHz CPU and options for 16GB or 32GB of storage paired with 2GB or 3GB of RAM.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Z81 supports 1080p video recording, while the Liquid E3 does not specify video capabilities.
- The Z81 also has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the Liquid E3's 2500 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Liquid E3 runs on Android 4.2.2, while the Z81 is equipped with Android 8.1, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid E3
Lava Z81
General
Release Date
2014
2018
Announced
2014
2018
Description
Also known as Liquid E3 E380Available as Acer Liquid E3 Duo with dual-SIM card slots
For India
Display
Size
4.7"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, f/2.2
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP
13 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3000 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)
152.2 x 73 x 7.9 mm (5.99 x 2.87 x 0.31 in)
Weight
134 g
141 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black/White
Black/Blue, Gold/Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Nano-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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
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 8.1 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity