Acer Liquid Z330
#5573
Nokia Lumia 525
#6852Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid Z330
Nokia Lumia 525
Performance
42.238.8
Camera
39.615.4
Display
54.454.4
Battery
18.914.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
37.532.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.221.8
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
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, AF
5 MP, 1/4.0", AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
5 MP
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Mystic Black, Pure White
Black, White, Yellow, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity