Acer Liquid Z4
#8517
Samsung Galaxy J1 4G
#7688Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid Z4
Samsung Galaxy J1 4G
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.353.2
Summary
- The Acer Liquid Z4 features a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy J1 4G has a slightly larger 4.3-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Liquid Z4 is powered by a dual-core 1.3 GHz processor, whereas the J1 4G utilizes a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera with similar video recording capabilities, but the J1 4G offers a higher 2.0 MP selfie camera compared to the Liquid Z4's 1.3 MP.
- The J1 4G also has a larger battery capacity at 1850 mAh versus the Liquid Z4's 1630 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Liquid Z4 runs on Android 4.2.2, while the J1 4G operates on a slightly newer Android 4.4.4, which may provide a better user experience.
- Both phones weigh the same but differ slightly in dimensions, with the J1 4G being marginally slimmer.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid Z4
Samsung Galaxy J1 4G
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
Available as Acer Liquid Z4 Duo with dual-SIM card slots
Also known as Samsung Galaxy J1 4G Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
4"
4.3"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 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
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
Mali-400
N/A
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
1.3 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
1.3 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1630 mAh
1850 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1630 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1850 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)
129 x 68.2 x 8.9 mm (5.08 x 2.69 x 0.35 in)
Weight
122 g
122 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black/White
White, Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes