Acer Liquid Z4
#8517
NIU Andy 4E2I
#8561Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid Z4
NIU Andy 4E2I
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 features a slightly heavier build at 122g compared to the NIU Andy 4E2I's 110g, with the latter being marginally thicker.
- Both devices have a 4.0" TFT display with identical resolutions and pixel densities, but the NIU offers a broader color range.
- In terms of performance, the Acer's dual-core CPU runs at 1.3 GHz, providing a slight edge over the NIU's 1.0 GHz processor, although both share the same RAM and GPU.
- Camera capabilities are similar with both having a 5 MP rear camera, but the NIU records video at a lower resolution of 480p versus the Acer's 720p.
- The Acer's battery capacity is higher at 1630 mAh compared to the NIU's 1400 mAh, while both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- Software-wise, the NIU runs a newer Android 4.4 (KitKat) compared to the Acer's Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean).
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid Z4
NIU Andy 4E2I
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
Available as Acer Liquid Z4 Duo with dual-SIM card slots
For Mexico
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
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
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Front Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1630 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1630 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
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)
121 x 64.6 x 10.7 mm (4.76 x 2.54 x 0.42 in)
Weight
122 g
110 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black/White
Black, White, Red, Blue, Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM/ Micro-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/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
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes