Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid Z3
Nokia N80
Performance
34.222.5
Camera
39.610.9
Display
16.033.4
Battery
15.27.2
Build
0.215.7
Connectivity
31.317.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.411.5
Summary
- The Acer Liquid Z3 features a larger 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the Nokia N80 has a smaller 2.1-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 352 x 416 pixels, resulting in a better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Liquid Z3 is powered by a dual-core 1.0 GHz processor and has 4GB of RAM, compared to the N80's 220 MHz dual ARM 9 CPU and 64MB of RAM, making the Liquid Z3 significantly more capable.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the N80's video capabilities are limited to CIF resolution.
- The Liquid Z3 is equipped with a 1500 mAh battery, while the N80 has a larger 820 mAh battery, which may provide longer usage time despite the Liquid Z3's higher capacity.
- The Liquid Z3 runs on Android 4.2, offering a more modern software experience compared to the N80's Symbian OS.
- Overall, the Liquid Z3 presents a more contemporary build and performance profile, while the N80 reflects older technology.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid Z3
Nokia N80
General
Release Date
2013
2006
Announced
2013
2005
Description
Also available as Acer Liquid Z3 Duo with dual-SIM card slots
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
2.1"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
352 x 416 pixels (~259 ppi density)
PPI
320
352
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
220 MHz Dual ARM 9
GPU
Mali-400
N/A
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
40MB 64MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
miniSD, up to 2 GB, 128 MB included
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA videocall camera
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
CIF
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
820 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 820 mAh battery (BL-5B)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
109 x 60 x 10.4 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 0.41 in)
95 x 50 x 26 mm, 97 cc (3.74 x 1.97 x 1.02 in)
Weight
120 g
134 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Rock Black, Classic White
Silver, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.86 W/kg (head) 1.05 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / UMTS
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
Yes, 384 kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11g
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
1.2
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
Pop-Port 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Symbian, Series 60 UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
N/A

