Acer Liquid Z4
#8517
Pantech SKY Izar IM
#6557Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid Z4
Pantech SKY Izar IM
Performance
51.357.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.354.1
Summary
- The Acer Liquid Z4 features a larger 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels and a pixel density of approximately 233 ppi, while the Pantech SKY Izar IM has a smaller 3.2-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of around 292 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Liquid Z4 is powered by a dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 processor, compared to the Izar IM's 600 MHz ARM 11, giving the former a significant advantage in processing power.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Liquid Z4 offers a 720p video recording capability, while the Izar IM's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The Liquid Z4's battery capacity is 1630 mAh, which is larger than the Izar IM's 1100 mAh, suggesting better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Liquid Z4 runs on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), providing a more modern experience compared to the Izar IM's Android 2.1 (Eclair).
- Overall, the Liquid Z4 offers superior build quality, performance, battery life, and software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid Z4
Pantech SKY Izar IM
General
Release Date
2014
2010
Announced
2014
2010
Description
Available as Acer Liquid Z4 Duo with dual-SIM card slots
For South Korea
Display
Size
4"
3.2"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~292 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)
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
600 MHz ARM 11
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 200
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB
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
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1630 mAh
1100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1630 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Po 1100 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)
114.4 x 55.4 x 13.4 mm (4.50 x 2.18 x 0.53 in)
Weight
122 g
106.2 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black/White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
OS Version
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes