Acer Liquid Z4
#8517
BlackBerry Torch 9860
#6530Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid Z4
BlackBerry Torch 9860
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 slightly larger 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the BlackBerry Torch 9860 has a 3.7-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~252 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Liquid Z4 is powered by a dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 processor, compared to the Torch's 1.2 GHz QC 8655, both with 4GB of RAM but differing in additional RAM availability.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but the Torch lacks a front-facing camera.
- The Liquid Z4 has a 1630 mAh battery, larger than the Torch's 1230 mAh, which may offer better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Liquid Z4 runs on Android 4.2.2, while the Torch operates on BlackBerry OS 7, providing distinct user experiences.
- Build quality shows the Liquid Z4 is lighter at 122g, whereas the Torch weighs 135g and is slightly thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid Z4
BlackBerry Torch 9860
General
Release Date
2014
2011
Announced
2014
2011
Description
Available as Acer Liquid Z4 Duo with dual-SIM card slots
Also known as BlackBerry Monza, Blackberry Touch
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)
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
1.2 GHz QC 8655
GPU
Mali-400
N/A
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 / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 14.4/5.76 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
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