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Acer Liquid Z4

Acer Liquid Z4

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Pantech SKY Izar IM

Pantech SKY Izar IM

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Category Breakdown

Acer Liquid Z4
Pantech SKY Izar IM
Performance
35.818.2
Camera
15.439.6
Display
16.939.1
Battery
16.311.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
25.226.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.616.7

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

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, AF
5 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash
N/A

Front Camera

1.3 MP
N/A

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
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 & Safety

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

Colors

Black/White
Black, White

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.1 (Eclair)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer