Acer Liquid Z4
#8608
Asus Zenfone 4 (2014)
#8134Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid Z4
Asus Zenfone 4 (2014)
Performance
35.827.9
Camera
15.419.1
Display
16.916.9
Battery
16.316.2
Build
0.217.1
Connectivity
25.240.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.616.2
Summary
- The Acer Liquid Z4 and Asus Zenfone 4 (2014) both feature a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the Liquid Z4 is powered by a Mediatek MT6572 dual-core 1.3 GHz processor, while the Zenfone 4 uses an Intel Atom Z2520 dual-core 1.2 GHz chip, with the latter providing slightly better graphics performance due to its PowerVR GPU.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Zenfone 4 supports 1080p video recording compared to the Liquid Z4's 720p.
- The battery capacities are close, with the Liquid Z4 at 1630 mAh and the Zenfone 4 at 1600 mAh, both lacking fast charging.
- The Liquid Z4 runs on Android 4.2.2, while the Zenfone 4 starts with Android 4.3 but is upgradable to 4.4.2, offering a potentially more refined software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Zenfone 4 being slightly lighter and thinner.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid Z4
Asus Zenfone 4 (2014)
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
Available as Acer Liquid Z4 Duo with dual-SIM card slots
Versions: A400CG, A400CXG
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
Intel Atom Z2520
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
Mali-400
PowerVR SGX544MP2
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM, 8GB 1GB 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
N/A
Front Camera
1.3 MP
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1630 mAh
1600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1630 mAh, removable
Li-Po 1600/1200 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
124 x 64 x 9.7 mm (4.88 x 2.52 x 0.38 in)
124.4 x 61.4 x 6.3 - 11.2 mm
Weight
122 g
115 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black/White
Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Cherry Red, Sky Blue, Solar Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.18 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity