Acer Liquid Z5
#8518
HTC Rhyme
#6583Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid Z5
HTC Rhyme
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 HTC Rhyme has a smaller 3.7-inch S-LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density for the Rhyme.
- In terms of performance, the Liquid Z5 is powered by a dual-core Mediatek MT6572 processor, whereas the Rhyme uses a single-core Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2, which may offer better multitasking in the Z5.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Rhyme includes autofocus and can record 720p video, while the Z5 lacks these features.
- The Liquid Z5 has a 2000 mAh battery, providing more capacity than the Rhyme's 1600 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the Liquid Z5 runs on Android 4.2, while the Rhyme initially launched with Android 2.3.4 but can be upgraded to 4.0, featuring HTC's Sense UI.
- Overall, the Liquid Z5 offers a larger display and better battery life, while the Rhyme provides a more refined camera experience and a higher pixel density.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid Z5
HTC Rhyme
General
Release Date
2014
2011
Announced
2014
2011
Description
Also known as Acer Liquid Z5 Duo
Previously rumored as HTC Bliss
Display
Size
5"
3.7"
Type
TFT
S-LCD
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 MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 205
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
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
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Non-removable Li-Ion 1600 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)
119 x 60.8 x 10.9 mm (4.69 x 2.39 x 0.43 in)
Weight
150 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Essential White, Gentle Grey
Clearwater, Hourglass, Plum
Foldable
✗
✗
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, hotspot, DLNA
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
3.0, 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)
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3.6
OS Version
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3.6
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes