Acer Liquid Z330
#6947
Nokia Lumia 525
#8002Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid Z330
Nokia Lumia 525
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.367.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.852.9
Summary
- The Acer Liquid Z330 features a slightly larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Nokia Lumia 525 has a 4.0-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density for the Lumia.
- In terms of performance, the Liquid Z330 is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 210, offering better multitasking capabilities compared to the dual-core Snapdragon 8227 in the Lumia.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Lumia can record video at 720p, while the Z330's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The Liquid Z330 has a 2000 mAh battery, which is larger than the Lumia's 1430 mAh, potentially providing longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Z330 runs on Android 5.1, whereas the Lumia operates on Windows Phone 8, which is upgradable to 8.1, offering different user experiences and app ecosystems.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Z330 being slightly heavier and larger than the Lumia.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid Z330
Nokia Lumia 525
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2013
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
4"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8227
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.0 GHz
GPU
Adreno 304
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, 1/4.0", AF
Front Camera
5 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
5 MP
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1430 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1430 mAh, removable (BL-5J)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
136 x 66.5 x 9.6 mm (5.35 x 2.62 x 0.38 in)
119.9 x 64 x 9.9 mm, 75.7 cc (4.72 x 2.52 x 0.39 in)
Weight
142 g
124 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Mystic Black, Pure White
Black, White, Yellow, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
OS Version
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes