Acer Liquid Z5
#7496
Lenovo Vibe A
#7528Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid Z5
Lenovo Vibe A
Performance
35.831.5
Camera
39.639.6
Display
16.916.9
Battery
18.916.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.328.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.618.5
Summary
- The Acer Liquid Z5 features a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Lenovo Vibe A has a smaller 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, offering slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Liquid Z5 is powered by a dual-core Mediatek MT6572 chipset, whereas the Vibe A utilizes a quad-core Spreadtrum SC7731G, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera with video recording capabilities, but neither has optical image stabilization.
- The Liquid Z5 has a 2000 mAh battery, compared to the Vibe A's 1700 mAh, which may result in longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Liquid Z5 runs on Android 4.2, while the Vibe A is equipped with a more recent Android 5.1, potentially offering a better user experience.
- Build quality shows the Liquid Z5 is slightly heavier and larger than the Vibe A, which is more compact and lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid Z5
Lenovo Vibe A
General
Release Date
2014
2016
Announced
2014
2016
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
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
Spreadtrum SC7731G
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Mali-400MP2
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 1700 mAh, removable
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)
124.5 x 64 x 10.6 mm (4.90 x 2.52 x 0.42 in)
Weight
150 g
132 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Essential White, Gentle Grey
Onyx Black, Pearl White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer