Acer Liquid S1
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ZTE Zmax
#7289Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid S1
ZTE Zmax
Performance
47.947.8
Camera
19.119.1
Display
19.119.1
Battery
21.226.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
32.941.9
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
22.219.6
Summary
- The Acer Liquid S1 and ZTE Zmax both feature a 5.7-inch TFT display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the Liquid S1 is powered by a Mediatek MT6589 chipset with a quad-core 1.5 GHz CPU and 1GB RAM, while the Zmax uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 with a slightly lower 1.2 GHz CPU and 2GB RAM, potentially providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Zmax has a lower 1.6 MP front camera compared to the Liquid S1's 2 MP.
- The Zmax also has a larger battery capacity at 3400 mAh versus the Liquid S1's 2400 mAh, likely offering longer usage time.
- In terms of software, the Liquid S1 runs on Android 4.2 with Float UI, while the Zmax operates on Android 4.4.2, providing a more updated experience.
- Build-wise, the Zmax is slightly lighter and thinner than the Liquid S1, enhancing its portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid S1
ZTE Zmax
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
Also available as Acer Liquid S1 Duo with dual-SIM card slots
N/A
Display
Size
5.7"
5.7"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~258 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~258 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
1.6 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2400 mAh
3400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2400 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3400 mAh, non-removable
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)
162.6 x 83.8 x 8.9 mm (6.40 x 3.30 x 0.35 in)
Weight
195 g
189.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps or Cat3 100/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual band, hotspot
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 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass