Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid Z320
alcatel Tetra
Performance
41.346.1
Camera
39.615.4
Display
54.454.4
Battery
18.919.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
31.743.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.726.7
Summary
- The Acer Liquid Z320 features a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the alcatel Tetra has a slightly larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Liquid Z320 is powered by a Snapdragon 210 chipset with 1GB of RAM, whereas the Tetra utilizes a Mediatek MT6739WM with 2GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Tetra supports video recording at 720p, compared to the Liquid Z320's unspecified video capabilities.
- The Tetra also has a marginally larger battery capacity at 2050 mAh versus the Liquid Z320's 2000 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Liquid Z320 runs on Android 5.1, while the Tetra benefits from a more recent Android 8.1 version, enhancing the overall software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with the Liquid Z320 being lighter at 142g compared to the Tetra's 150g, and both have a plastic construction without water resistance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid Z320
alcatel Tetra
General
Release Date
2015
2018
Announced
2015
2018
Description
N/A
For USA
Display
Size
4.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6739WM (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 304
PowerVR GE8100
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2050 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2050 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
136 x 66.5 x 9.6 mm (5.35 x 2.62 x 0.38 in)
142.5 x 71.9 x 9.4 mm (5.61 x 2.83 x 0.37 in)
Weight
142 g
150 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Pure White
Stealth Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity

