Acer Liquid Z5
#7496
alcatel Pop C3
#7856Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid Z5
alcatel Pop C3
Performance
35.835.8
Camera
39.612.7
Display
16.934.1
Battery
18.913.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.330.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.617.1
Summary
- The Acer Liquid Z5 features a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the alcatel Pop C3 has a smaller 4.0-inch TFT display at 480 x 800 pixels, offering a slightly higher pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by the same Mediatek MT6572 chipset and have dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPUs, but their performance remains modest due to limited RAM and storage.
- Camera capabilities are similar, with both offering a 5 MP rear camera, though the Pop C3 can vary with a lower resolution in some models.
- The Liquid Z5 has a larger 2000 mAh battery compared to the 1300 mAh battery of the Pop C3, which may result in better longevity.
- Both smartphones run on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), providing a similar software experience, but the Liquid Z5 is heavier and bulkier than the Pop C3, which is more compact and lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid Z5
alcatel Pop C3
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2013
Description
Also known as Acer Liquid Z5 Duo
Available as Alcatel 4033A, 4033XAlcatel 4033D, 4033E with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
5"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP (4033A, 4033E)or3.15 MP (4033X, 4033D)
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
VGA, 4033A, 4033E only
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
145.5 x 73.5 x 8.8 mm (5.73 x 2.89 x 0.35 in)
122 x 64.4 x 12 mm (4.80 x 2.54 x 0.47 in)
Weight
150 g
110 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Essential White, Gentle Grey
Bluish Black, Pure White, Hot Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 21.1/5.76 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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity