Acer Liquid Z5
#8518
HTC Desire 300
#8610Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid Z5
HTC Desire 300
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 HTC Desire 300 has a smaller 4.3-inch TFT display at 480 x 800 pixels, offering slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Liquid Z5 is equipped with a Mediatek MT6572 dual-core 1.3 GHz processor, compared to the HTC's Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play dual-core 1.0 GHz, which may result in better performance for the Acer.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the HTC offers autofocus, enhancing its photography capabilities.
- The Liquid Z5 has a 2000 mAh battery, providing longer usage compared to the Desire 300's 1650 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the Liquid Z5 runs on Android 4.2, while the Desire 300 operates on Android 4.1.2 with Sense UI 5, which may offer a more refined user experience.
- Overall, the Liquid Z5 presents advantages in display size, battery capacity, and processing power, while the Desire 300 has a more compact design and autofocus in its camera.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid Z5
HTC Desire 300
General
Release Date
2014
2013
Announced
2014
2013
Description
Also known as Acer Liquid Z5 Duo
Also known as HTC Zara mini
Display
Size
5"
4.3"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 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 MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 203
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB 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
VGA
Video Recording
Yes
w480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1650 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 1650 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)
131.8 x 66.2 x 10.1 mm (5.19 x 2.61 x 0.40 in)
Weight
150 g
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Essential White, Gentle Grey
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP, aptX
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 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI 5
OS Version
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI 5
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes