Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid Z5
Lava Iris 400Q
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.353.2
Summary
- The Acer Liquid Z5 features a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Lava Iris 400Q has a smaller 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, providing a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Liquid Z5 is powered by a dual-core 1.3 GHz processor, whereas the Iris 400Q utilizes a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU, potentially offering better multitasking.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but neither has optical image stabilization.
- The Liquid Z5 has a 2000 mAh battery, compared to the Iris 400Q's 1700 mAh, which may impact longevity.
- Software-wise, the Liquid Z5 runs on Android 4.2, while the Iris 400Q is equipped with Android 4.4.2, providing a more updated user experience.
- Build quality shows the Liquid Z5 is slightly heavier and thicker than the Iris 400Q, which may affect portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid Z5
Lava Iris 400Q
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
Also known as Acer Liquid Z5 Duo
For India
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)
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
Mali-400
N/A
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
VGA
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 1700 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)
129 x 63 x 10 mm (5.08 x 2.48 x 0.39 in)
Weight
150 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Essential White, Gentle Grey
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
Yes, 384 kbps
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
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

