Acer Liquid Z5
#8518
Huawei Ascend G330
#8617Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid Z5
Huawei Ascend G330
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 Huawei Ascend G330 has a smaller 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density for the latter.
- In terms of performance, the Liquid Z5 is powered by a Mediatek MT6572 dual-core 1.3 GHz processor, compared to the G330's Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play dual-core 1.0 GHz, giving the Liquid Z5 a slight edge in processing speed.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the G330 includes autofocus, enhancing its photographic capabilities.
- The Liquid Z5 is equipped with a 2000 mAh battery, offering longer usage compared to the G330's 1500 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the Liquid Z5 runs on Android 4.2, while the G330 operates on an older Android 4.0, which may affect the user experience.
- Overall, the Liquid Z5 presents a more robust build and better specifications in several key areas.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid Z5
Huawei Ascend G330
General
Release Date
2014
2012
Announced
2014
2012
Description
Also known as Acer Liquid Z5 Duo
N/A
Display
Size
5"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 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 (2.5GB user available), 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
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Removable Li-Ion 1500 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)
122.5 x 62.6 x 11.2 mm (4.82 x 2.46 x 0.44 in)
Weight
150 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Essential White, Gentle Grey
Matt Black, Luxury Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Mini-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
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP
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 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes