Acer Liquid
#7481
NIU Niutek 3G 4.0 N309
#6987Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid
NIU Niutek 3G 4.0 N309
Performance
58.462.0
Camera
12.339.6
Display
34.116.9
Battery
13.616.4
Build
16.30.2
Connectivity
21.925.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.721.0
Summary
- The Acer Liquid, released in 2009, features a smaller 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the NIU Niutek 3G 4.0 N309 has a larger 4.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but slightly lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Liquid is powered by a 768 MHz Snapdragon S1 chipset, whereas the Niutek utilizes a 1.0 GHz Mediatek MT6575, offering better processing capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Niutek supports video recording, which the Liquid does not.
- The Niutek also has a larger battery capacity at 1650 mAh compared to the Liquid's 1350 mAh, potentially providing better battery life.
- In terms of software, the Liquid runs on Android 1.6, while the Niutek operates on Android 2.3, offering a more updated user experience.
- The build quality of the Niutek is slightly lighter and slimmer than the Liquid, making it more portable.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid
NIU Niutek 3G 4.0 N309
General
Release Date
2009
2012
Announced
2009
2012
Description
N/A
Single SIM: N319Dual SIM: N309
Display
Size
3.5"
4"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~267 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 QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
CPU
768 MHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 200
PowerVR SGX531
Memory
256MB RAM, 512MB
512MB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
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
1650 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1350 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
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)
123.5 x 65 x 10.5 mm (4.86 x 2.56 x 0.41 in)
Weight
135 g
71 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Red
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.11 W/kg (head) 0.35 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.1
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
microUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 1.6 (Donut)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity