Acer Liquid Z5
#7496
BlackBerry Torch 9860
#8641Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid Z5
BlackBerry Torch 9860
Performance
35.839.3
Camera
39.614.1
Display
16.916.9
Battery
18.912.7
Build
0.215.1
Connectivity
29.325.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.614.6
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 9860 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 1.3 GHz processor compared to the Torch's 1.2 GHz single-core.
- Both cameras are 5 MP, but the Torch includes autofocus and can record video at 720p, whereas the Liquid Z5 lacks autofocus and has standard video capabilities.
- The Liquid Z5 is equipped with a larger 2000 mAh battery compared to the Torch's 1230 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Liquid Z5 runs on Android 4.2, while the Torch operates on BlackBerry OS 7, reflecting different user experiences and app ecosystems.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid Z5
BlackBerry Torch 9860
General
Release Date
2014
2011
Announced
2014
2011
Description
Also known as Acer Liquid Z5 Duo
Also known as BlackBerry Monza, Blackberry Touch
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
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
1.2 GHz QC 8655
GPU
Mali-400
N/A
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Essential White, Gentle Grey
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.12 W/kg (head) 0.86 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 14.4/5.76 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
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
BlackBerry OS 7
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass