Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid S1
BLU Studio X12
Performance
47.943.7
Camera
19.115.4
Display
19.154.4
Battery
21.224.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
32.932.6
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
22.227.9
Summary
- The Acer Liquid S1 features a larger 5.7-inch TFT display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering better pixel density compared to the 6.0-inch IPS LCD of the BLU Studio X12, which has a lower resolution of 480 x 960 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Liquid S1 is powered by a Mediatek MT6589 chipset with a 1.5 GHz quad-core CPU, while the Studio X12 uses a 1.3 GHz quad-core CPU, resulting in superior performance for the Acer device.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Liquid S1 can record video at 1080p, whereas the Studio X12 is limited to 720p.
- The Studio X12 has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the 2400 mAh battery of the Liquid S1, potentially offering longer usage time.
- On the software front, the Liquid S1 runs on Android 4.2 with Float UI, while the Studio X12 operates on Android 10 (Go edition), providing a more modern software experience.
- In terms of build quality, both devices are similar in weight, with the Liquid S1 being slightly heavier at 195g versus the Studio X12's 189g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid S1
BLU Studio X12
General
Release Date
2013
2021, February 16
Announced
2013
2021, February 16
Description
Also available as Acer Liquid S1 Duo with dual-SIM card slots
N/A
Display
Size
5.7"
6"
Type
TFT
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~258 ppi density)
480 x 960 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~179 ppi density)
PPI
720
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
N/A
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
32GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2400 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2400 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
163 x 83 x 9.6 mm (6.42 x 3.27 x 0.38 in)
160 x 77.5 x 9 mm (6.30 x 3.05 x 0.35 in)
Weight
195 g
189 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black
Black, Blue, Green, Red
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
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 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, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), Float UI
Android 10 (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer

