Acer Liquid Z5
#8518
alcatel Pixi 3 (5)
#7779Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid Z5
alcatel Pixi 3 (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 and alcatel Pixi 3 (5) both feature a 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Liquid Z5 uses a dual-core Mediatek MT6572 chipset, while the Pixi 3 offers a dual-core option for 3G and a quad-core for 4G, providing potentially better performance in the latter.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Pixi 3 includes an optional 8 MP variant with autofocus and supports 720p video recording, whereas the Liquid Z5 lacks video recording capabilities.
- The Liquid Z5 has a slightly larger 2000 mAh battery compared to the Pixi 3's 1800 mAh, which may offer marginally better longevity.
- In terms of software experience, the Liquid Z5 runs on Android 4.2, while the Pixi 3 is available with Android 4.4.2 or 5.0, providing a more updated software experience for the latter.
- Build quality shows the Liquid Z5 is slightly heavier and thicker than the Pixi 3, which may affect handling.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid Z5
alcatel Pixi 3 (5)
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
Also known as Acer Liquid Z5 Duo
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 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 MT6570 (28 nm) (3G model)Qualcomm MSM8909 (4G model)
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 (3G model)Quad-core 1.1 GHz (4G model)
GPU
Mali-400
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM, 8GB 1GB RAM (4G)
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
2 MP
Front Camera Details
VGA
2 MP / VGA
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 1800 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)
141 x 71.5 x 10 mm (5.55 x 2.81 x 0.39 in)
Weight
150 g
N/A
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 (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
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) / Android 5.0 (Lollipop) - 4G model
OS Version
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) / Android 5.0 (Lollipop) - 4G model
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes