Acer Liquid Z5
#8518
BLU Diamond M
#7629Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid Z5
BLU Diamond M
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.353.2
Summary
- The Acer Liquid Z5 features a TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the BLU Diamond M has an LCD display with the same resolution, both offering a similar pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Liquid Z5 is powered by a dual-core Mediatek MT6572 chipset, whereas the Diamond M has a quad-core MT6580, which may provide slightly better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the BLU Diamond M offers a 2 MP front camera for selfies, while the Liquid Z5 lacks a front camera.
- The Diamond M also has a larger 2200 mAh battery compared to the 2000 mAh battery in the Liquid Z5, potentially offering better longevity.
- On the software front, the Liquid Z5 runs on Android 4.2, while the Diamond M is equipped with Android 6.0, providing a more updated software experience.
- Build quality shows the Liquid Z5 is lighter at 150g, while the Diamond M is heavier at 162g and slightly thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid Z5
BLU Diamond M
General
Release Date
2014
2016
Announced
2014
2016
Description
Also known as Acer Liquid Z5 Duo
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
TFT
LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 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)
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Mali-400MP2
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera
N/A
2 MP
Front Camera Details
VGA
2 MP
Video Recording
Yes
720@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2200 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)
144.5 x 71.5 x 12 mm (5.69 x 2.81 x 0.47 in)
Weight
150 g
162 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Essential White, Gentle Grey
Grey, White, Pink, Gold, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-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
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
OS Version
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes