Acer Liquid Z4
#8608
HTC Windows Phone 8S
#7297Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid Z4
HTC Windows Phone 8S
Performance
35.837.2
Camera
15.415.4
Display
16.942.0
Battery
16.316.7
Build
0.215.6
Connectivity
25.228.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.619.6
Summary
- The Acer Liquid Z4 and HTC Windows Phone 8S both feature a 4.0-inch display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, but the Liquid Z4 uses a TFT panel while the 8S employs S-LCD technology, which may offer better color reproduction.
- In terms of performance, the Liquid Z4 is powered by a Mediatek MT6572 chipset with a dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, while the 8S utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 with a dual-core 1.0 GHz Krait CPU, giving the Liquid Z4 a slight edge in processing speed.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of recording 720p video, but the 8S lacks a front-facing camera.
- The Liquid Z4 has a 1630 mAh battery, while the 8S offers a slightly larger 1700 mAh battery, potentially providing better longevity.
- The Liquid Z4 runs on Android 4.2.2, whereas the 8S operates on Windows Phone 8, which may affect user experience and app availability.
- Overall, the Liquid Z4 offers better performance, while the 8S may provide a more refined software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid Z4
HTC Windows Phone 8S
General
Release Date
2014
2012
Announced
2014
2012
Description
Available as Acer Liquid Z4 Duo with dual-SIM card slots
N/A
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
TFT
S-LCD
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
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Krait
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 305
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1630 mAh
1700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1630 mAh, removable
Non-removable Li-Po 1700 mAh battery
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)
120.5 x 63 x 10.3 mm (4.74 x 2.48 x 0.41 in)
Weight
122 g
113 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black/White
Domino, Fiesta Red, Atlantic Blue, High-Rise Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.97 W/kg (head) 1.08 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.1, A2DP, EDR/ 4.0, LE after Amber update
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
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)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to WP8 GDR3
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity