Acer Liquid
#7481
Karbonn A7 Star
#7181Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid
Karbonn A7 Star
Performance
58.456.7
Camera
12.339.6
Display
34.116.9
Battery
13.614.0
Build
16.30.2
Connectivity
21.920.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.720.2
Summary
- The Acer Liquid features a smaller 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Karbonn A7 Star has a larger 4.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, offering a slightly better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Liquid is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 chipset with a 768 MHz CPU, whereas the A7 Star utilizes a dual-core 1.0 GHz Mediatek processor, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera without OIS, but the A7 Star supports video recording, unlike the Liquid.
- The Liquid's battery capacity is 1350 mAh, slightly lower than the A7 Star's 1400 mAh, which may offer marginally better longevity.
- The Liquid runs on Android 1.6, while the A7 Star operates on a more recent Android 4.0, providing a more updated software experience.
- Build-wise, the Liquid is slightly thicker and heavier than the A7 Star, which is more compact.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid
Karbonn A7 Star
General
Release Date
2009
2013
Announced
2009
2013
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
4.5"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~267 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 QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
Mediatek MT6517
CPU
768 MHz Scorpion
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 200
PowerVR SGX531u
Memory
256MB RAM, 512MB
164MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@20fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1350 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1350 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
115 x 62.5 x 12.5 mm (4.53 x 2.46 x 0.49 in)
113 x 66 x 10.4 mm (4.45 x 2.60 x 0.41 in)
Weight
135 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Red
White/Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.11 W/kg (head) 0.35 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 1.6 (Donut)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity