Acer Liquid Z4
#8517
HTC Windows Phone 8S
#8599Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid Z4
HTC Windows Phone 8S
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.352.3
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
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@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black/White
Domino, Fiesta Red, Atlantic Blue, High-Rise Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to WP8 GDR3
OS Version
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to WP8 GDR3
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes