Acer Liquid Z5
#7496
HTC One ST
#8041Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid Z5
HTC One ST
Performance
35.825.8
Camera
39.614.1
Display
16.943.2
Battery
18.917.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.324.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.616.6
Summary
- The Acer Liquid Z5 features a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the HTC One ST has a smaller 4.3-inch Super LCD2 display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, providing slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with dual-core processors, but the Liquid Z5 runs at 1.3 GHz compared to the One ST's 1.0 GHz.
- Both cameras are 5 MP, but the One ST includes autofocus and can record video at 720p, while the Liquid Z5 lacks these features.
- The Liquid Z5 has a 2000 mAh battery, slightly larger than the One ST's 1800 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Liquid Z5 runs on Android 4.2, whereas the One ST operates on Android 4.0 with Sense UI, offering a different user experience.
- Build quality shows the Liquid Z5 is heavier at 150g compared to the One ST's 115g, with the latter being more compact.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid Z5
HTC One ST
General
Release Date
2014
2012
Announced
2014
2012
Description
Also known as Acer Liquid Z5 Duo
For China
Display
Size
5"
4.3"
Type
TFT
Super LCD2
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
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.0 GHz
GPU
Mali-400
N/A
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 1GB 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
1800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Removable Li-Ion 1800 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)
128 x 66.9 x 9.3 mm (5.04 x 2.63 x 0.37 in)
Weight
150 g
115 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Essential White, Gentle Grey
Black, White, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
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, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity