Acer Liquid
#4885
Plum Sync 4.0
#5409Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid
Plum Sync 4.0
Performance
64.059.5
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
56.254.8
Summary
- The Acer Liquid, released in 2009, features a 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Plum Sync 4.0, launched in 2014, offers a slightly larger 4.0-inch TFT display at 480 x 854 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Liquid is powered by a Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1 with a 768 MHz CPU, whereas the Sync 4.0 utilizes a dual-core 1.2 GHz Mediatek MT6572M chipset, providing better processing capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Sync 4.0 supports 720p video recording at 30fps, compared to the Liquid's 480p at 20fps.
- The Liquid has a 1350 mAh battery, while the Sync 4.0 has a slightly smaller 1200 mAh battery.
- Regarding software, the Liquid runs on Android 1.6, and the Sync 4.0 operates on a more advanced Android 4.4 (KitKat), offering a more modern user experience.
- The Liquid weighs 135g and has larger dimensions, while the lighter Sync 4.0 weighs 97g and has a slimmer profile.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid
Plum Sync 4.0
General
Release Date
2009
2014
Announced
2009
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as Plum Sync 4.0 X400
Display
Size
3.5"
4"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~267 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
CPU
768 MHz Scorpion
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 200
Mali-400
Memory
256MB RAM, 512MB
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
N/A
1.3 MP
Video Recording
480p@20fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1350 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1350 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1200 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
115 x 62.5 x 12.5 mm (4.53 x 2.46 x 0.49 in)
120.4 x 63.6 x 9.8 mm (4.74 x 2.50 x 0.39 in)
Weight
135 g
97 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Red
Black, White, Red, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
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, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 1.6 (Donut)
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 1.6 (Donut)
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes