Acer Liquid M330
#5617
Micromax Canvas A1
#6867Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid M330
Micromax Canvas A1
Performance
41.339.1
Camera
39.614.1
Display
54.454.4
Battery
18.916.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
37.528.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.121.7
Summary
- The Acer Liquid M330 and Micromax Canvas A1 both feature a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the Liquid M330 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 chipset with a quad-core CPU clocked at 1.0 GHz, while the Canvas A1 uses a Mediatek MT6582 with a slightly faster 1.3 GHz quad-core CPU, though the Liquid M330 has more RAM at 1GB compared to the A1's 1GB.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Canvas A1 can record video at 720p, whereas the Liquid M330's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The Liquid M330 has a 2000 mAh battery, which is larger than the 1700 mAh battery found in the Canvas A1.
- In terms of software experience, the Liquid M330 runs on Microsoft Windows 10, while the Canvas A1 operates on Android 4.4.4, upgradable to 5.1, providing a more familiar interface for Android users.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Liquid M330 being slightly heavier at 142g and larger in dimensions compared to the Canvas A1, which weighs 136g and is more compact.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid M330
Micromax Canvas A1
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 304
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
136 x 66.5 x 9.6 mm (5.35 x 2.62 x 0.38 in)
132 x 67 x 9 mm (5.20 x 2.64 x 0.35 in)
Weight
142 g
136 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Mystic Black, Pure White
Black, White
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 / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
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
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop), Android One
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity