Acer Liquid M220
#7526
ZTE Orbit
#9087Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid M220
ZTE Orbit
Performance
36.626.1
Camera
39.615.4
Display
16.916.9
Battery
13.116.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.940.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.513.3
Summary
- The Acer Liquid M220 and ZTE Orbit both feature a 4.0" TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, providing similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the M220 is equipped with a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor, while the Orbit has a 1.0 GHz CPU, suggesting the M220 may offer slightly better performance.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Orbit supports video recording at 720p, whereas the M220's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The M220 has a smaller 1300 mAh battery compared to the Orbit's 1600 mAh, potentially affecting battery life.
- The M220 runs on Windows Phone 8.1, offering a more updated software experience than the Orbit's Windows Phone 7.5.
- Build-wise, the M220 is lighter and slightly more compact than the Orbit, which is heavier and thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid M220
ZTE Orbit
General
Release Date
2015
2012
Announced
2015
2012
Description
N/A
Also known as ZTE Render for U.S. Cellular
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8210 Snapdragon 200 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
1.0 GHz
GPU
Adreno 302
N/A
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM (M220), 8GB 1GB RAM (M220+)
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1600 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
124.9 x 64 x 9.6 mm (4.92 x 2.52 x 0.38 in)
119.4 x 63.5 x 10.2 mm (4.70 x 2.5 x 0.40 in)
Weight
119 g
136.4 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Mystic Black, Pure White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM/Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps (ZTE Render)
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
3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1
Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5 Tango II
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass