Acer Liquid Z4
#8517
BlackBerry Torch 9850
#6533Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid Z4
BlackBerry Torch 9850
Performance
51.357.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.354.1
Summary
- The Acer Liquid Z4 features a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the BlackBerry Torch 9850 has a slightly smaller 3.7-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Liquid Z4 is powered by a dual-core Mediatek processor, whereas the Torch 9850 uses a single-core Qualcomm chipset, both with 4GB of storage but differing RAM configurations.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera capable of recording 720p video, but the Torch lacks a front-facing camera.
- The Liquid Z4 has a 1630 mAh battery compared to the Torch's 1230 mAh, providing potentially longer usage.
- Software-wise, the Liquid Z4 runs on Android 4.2.2, while the Torch operates on BlackBerry OS 7, offering different user experiences.
- Overall, the Liquid Z4 has a larger display and battery, while the Torch offers a more compact design.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid Z4
BlackBerry Torch 9850
General
Release Date
2014
2011
Announced
2014
2011
Description
Available as Acer Liquid Z4 Duo with dual-SIM card slots
For VerizonAlso known as BlackBerry Volt
Display
Size
4"
3.7"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
1.2 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 205
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
1.3 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
1.3 MP
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1630 mAh
1230 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1630 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
124 x 64 x 9.7 mm (4.88 x 2.52 x 0.38 in)
120 x 62 x 11.5 mm (4.72 x 2.44 x 0.45 in)
Weight
122 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black/White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps, EV-DO Rev A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
BlackBerry OS 7
OS Version
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
BlackBerry OS 7
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes