Acer Liquid Z5
#7496
HTC Rhyme CDMA
#7487Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid Z5
HTC Rhyme CDMA
Performance
35.835.9
Camera
39.614.1
Display
16.942.0
Battery
18.916.2
Build
0.216.1
Connectivity
29.328.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.618.6
Summary
- The Acer Liquid Z5 features a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the HTC Rhyme CDMA has a smaller 3.7-inch S-LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Liquid Z5 is powered by a dual-core 1.3 GHz Mediatek MT6572 chipset, whereas the Rhyme utilizes a single-core 1.0 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S2.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Rhyme supports 720p video recording, while the Liquid Z5 does not specify video capabilities.
- The Liquid Z5 has a larger 2000 mAh battery compared to the Rhyme's 1600 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Liquid Z5 runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), while the Rhyme operates on an older Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) with Sense UI 3.5, indicating a more dated software experience for the Rhyme.
- Build quality shows the Liquid Z5 is slightly heavier and bulkier than the Rhyme, which is more compact and lightweight.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid Z5
HTC Rhyme CDMA
General
Release Date
2014
2011
Announced
2014
2011
Description
Also known as Acer Liquid Z5 Duo
For VerizonPreviously 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
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, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
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
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 & Safety
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
Colors
Essential White, Gentle Grey
Clearwater, Hourglass, Plum
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.55 W/kg (head) 1.26 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI 3.5
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass