Acer Liquid Z5
#8518
Micromax A100
#6549Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid Z5
Micromax A100
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 and Micromax A100 both feature a 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the Acer is powered by a Mediatek MT6572 dual-core processor at 1.3 GHz, while the Micromax uses a 1.0 GHz Scorpion CPU, which may result in slightly better performance for the Acer.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Micromax includes autofocus, potentially enhancing image quality.
- They share a 2000 mAh battery capacity, providing similar endurance.
- The Acer runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), whereas the Micromax operates on an older Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich), which may affect software experience and app compatibility.
- In terms of build quality, the Acer is lighter at 150g and slimmer at 8.8 mm compared to the Micromax, which weighs 168g and is thicker at 11.9 mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid Z5
Micromax A100
General
Release Date
2014
2012
Announced
2014
2012
Description
Also known as Acer Liquid Z5 Duo
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 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
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 200
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 Details
5 MP
5 MP, AF
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
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Removable Li-Ion 2000 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)
142.2 x 72.6 x 11.9 mm (5.60 x 2.86 x 0.47 in)
Weight
150 g
168 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Essential White, Gentle Grey
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
3.0, 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 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes