Acer Liquid Z5
#8518
BlackBerry Torch 9850
#6533Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid Z5
BlackBerry Torch 9850
Performance
51.357.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.354.1
Summary
- The Acer Liquid Z5 features a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the BlackBerry Torch 9850 has a smaller 3.7-inch TFT display at 480 x 800 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, both devices have 4GB of RAM, but the Acer uses a dual-core Mediatek MT6572 chipset, whereas the BlackBerry is powered by a single-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S2.
- Both smartphones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Torch can record video at 720p, while the Liquid Z5's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The Liquid Z5 is equipped with a 2000 mAh battery, significantly larger than the Torch's 1230 mAh.
- The Acer runs on Android 4.2, providing a different software experience compared to the BlackBerry OS 7 found on the Torch.
- Overall, the Liquid Z5 offers a larger display and better battery capacity, while the Torch provides a more refined camera video capability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid Z5
BlackBerry Torch 9850
General
Release Date
2014
2011
Announced
2014
2011
Description
Also known as Acer Liquid Z5 Duo
For VerizonAlso known as BlackBerry Volt
Display
Size
5"
3.7"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 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)
Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
1.2 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 205
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (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
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1230 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
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)
120 x 62 x 11.5 mm (4.72 x 2.44 x 0.45 in)
Weight
150 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Essential White, Gentle Grey
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps, EV-DO Rev A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
BlackBerry OS 7
OS Version
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
BlackBerry OS 7
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes