Acer Liquid Z4
#8608
LG Joy
#7273Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid Z4
LG Joy
Performance
35.836.3
Camera
15.439.6
Display
16.916.9
Battery
16.318.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
25.239.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.619.7
Summary
- The Acer Liquid Z4 and LG Joy 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 Acer is equipped with a Mediatek MT6572 chipset and a dual-core 1.3 GHz CPU, while the LG Joy uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 with a slightly slower 1.2 GHz CPU.
- Both devices have 4GB of storage and 4GB of RAM, but the LG Joy has a larger 1900mAh battery compared to the Acer's 1630mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Camera specifications are identical with 5 MP rear cameras, but the LG Joy lacks a front-facing camera.
- The Acer runs on Android 4.2.2, while the LG Joy is on the more recent Android 4.4, providing a slightly improved software experience.
- Build-wise, the Acer is lighter at 122g and has a slimmer profile, whereas the LG Joy is slightly bulkier at 128g and 11.9mm thick.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid Z4
LG Joy
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
Available as Acer Liquid Z4 Duo with dual-SIM card slots
Also known as LG Joy H220
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
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8210 Snapdragon 200 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 302
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
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1630 mAh
1900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1630 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1900 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)
122.7 x 64 x 11.9 mm (4.83 x 2.52 x 0.47 in)
Weight
122 g
128 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black/White
Dark blue, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer