Acer Liquid Z5
#7496
Asus Zenfone 4 (2014)
#8134Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid Z5
Asus Zenfone 4 (2014)
Performance
35.827.9
Camera
39.619.1
Display
16.916.9
Battery
18.916.2
Build
0.217.1
Connectivity
29.340.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.616.2
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
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, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Essential White, Gentle Grey
Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Cherry Red, Sky Blue, Solar Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.18 W/kg (head)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity