Acer Liquid Z4
#8517
Pantech Marauder
#8563Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid Z4
Pantech Marauder
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 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Pantech Marauder has a slightly smaller 3.8-inch TFT display with the same resolution, resulting in a marginally lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Liquid Z4 is powered by a dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 processor compared to the Marauder's 1.2 GHz dual-core CPU, both equipped with 4GB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of recording 720p video, but the Marauder lacks a front camera.
- The Liquid Z4 has a 1630 mAh battery, while the Marauder offers a slightly larger 1680 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the Liquid Z4 runs on Android 4.2.2, providing a more updated experience than the Marauder's Android 4.0.
- Overall, the Liquid Z4 has a larger display and newer software, while the Marauder has a slightly better battery capacity.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid Z4
Pantech Marauder
General
Release Date
2014
2012
Announced
2014
2012
Description
Available as Acer Liquid Z4 Duo with dual-SIM card slots
For VerizonAlso known as Pantech Star Q, Pantech Star Q 4G LTE
Display
Size
4"
3.8"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 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
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
Mali-400
N/A
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 1GB 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
Yes
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1630 mAh
1680 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1630 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1680 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)
129 x 65 x 12 mm (5.08 x 2.56 x 0.47 in)
Weight
122 g
173 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
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, 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)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes