Acer Liquid Z5
#8518
Asus Zenfone 4 (2014)
#8602Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid Z5
Asus Zenfone 4 (2014)
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.352.3
Summary
- The Acer Liquid Z5 features a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Asus Zenfone 4 has a smaller 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density for the Zenfone.
- In terms of performance, the Liquid Z5 is powered by a Mediatek MT6572 dual-core 1.3 GHz processor, whereas the Zenfone 4 utilizes an Intel Atom Z2520 dual-core 1.2 GHz chipset, both with 4GB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Zenfone 4 supports 1080p video recording, while the Liquid Z5 does not specify video capabilities.
- The Liquid Z5 has a 2000 mAh battery compared to the Zenfone 4's 1600 mAh, providing longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Liquid Z5 runs on Android 4.2, while the Zenfone 4 comes with Android 4.3, upgradable to 4.4.2, offering a slightly more updated experience.
- Build quality favors the Zenfone 4, which is lighter at 115g and has a more compact design.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid Z5
Asus Zenfone 4 (2014)
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
Also known as Acer Liquid Z5 Duo
Versions: A400CG, A400CXG
Display
Size
5"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
Intel Atom Z2520
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
Mali-400
PowerVR SGX544MP2
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM, 8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
Yes
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 1600/1200 mAh, removable
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)
124.4 x 61.4 x 6.3 - 11.2 mm
Weight
150 g
115 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Essential White, Gentle Grey
Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Cherry Red, Sky Blue, Solar Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 42.2/5.76 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, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes