Acer Liquid Z5
#8518
Motorola Admiral XT603
#6604Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid Z5
Motorola Admiral XT603
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 features a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Motorola Admiral XT603 has a smaller 3.1-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 640 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Liquid Z5 is powered by a dual-core Mediatek MT6572 chipset, whereas the Admiral XT603 utilizes a single-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S2, which may offer better performance in certain tasks.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Admiral includes autofocus, enhancing its photography capabilities.
- The Liquid Z5 has a slightly larger 2000 mAh battery compared to the Admiral's 1860 mAh, potentially providing longer usage.
- Software-wise, the Liquid Z5 runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), offering a more updated experience than the Admiral's Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), which cannot be upgraded.
- Overall, the Liquid Z5 presents a more modern build and software experience, while the Admiral is more compact and lightweight.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid Z5
Motorola Admiral XT603
General
Release Date
2014
2011
Announced
2014
2011
Description
Also known as Acer Liquid Z5 Duo
For Sprint
Display
Size
5"
3.1"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
480 x 640 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~258 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
1.2 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 205
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
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1860 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Removable Li-Ion 1860 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)
119 x 62 x 12.2 mm (4.69 x 2.44 x 0.48 in)
Weight
150 g
134 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Essential White, Gentle Grey
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
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, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP, EDR
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 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes