Acer Liquid Z5
#8518
alcatel Pixi 3 (4.5)
#7783Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid Z5
alcatel Pixi 3 (4.5)
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 Z5 features a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the alcatel Pixi 3 (4.5) has a smaller 4.5-inch display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 218 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Liquid Z5 is equipped with a dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 processor, whereas the Pixi 3 offers a more efficient quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53 in its 4G model.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Pixi 3 can capture video at 720p in its 4G variant, compared to the Liquid Z5's unspecified video capability.
- The Liquid Z5 has a larger 2000 mAh battery compared to the Pixi 3's 1400 mAh, which may provide better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Liquid Z5 runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), while the Pixi 3 operates on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), offering a slightly newer experience.
- In terms of build quality, the Liquid Z5 is heavier at 150g and has larger dimensions compared to the lighter and more compact Pixi 3, which weighs 125g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid Z5
alcatel Pixi 3 (4.5)
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
Also known as Acer Liquid Z5 Duo
N/A
Display
Size
5"
4.5"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 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 (3G model)MT6735M (4G model)
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7 (3G model)Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53 (4G model)
GPU
Mali-400
Mali-400Mali-T720MP2
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM, 4GB 1GB RAM (LATAM)
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP or 8 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
VGA
Video Recording
Yes
480p@15fps (3G), 720p@30fps (4G)
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable (3G model)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
145.5 x 73.5 x 8.8 mm (5.73 x 2.89 x 0.35 in)
132.2 x 65.1 x 10 mm (5.20 x 2.56 x 0.39 in)
Weight
150 g
125 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Essential White, Gentle Grey
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Single SIM or Dual SIM (dual stand-by)Mini-SIM (3G model), Micro-SIM (4G model)
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
3.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes