Acer Liquid Z5
#7496
Nokia Lumia 530
#8129Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid Z5
Nokia Lumia 530
Performance
35.838.9
Camera
39.612.7
Display
16.916.9
Battery
18.914.3
Build
0.216.2
Connectivity
29.332.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.616.2
Summary
- The Acer Liquid Z5 features a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Nokia Lumia 530 has a smaller 4.0-inch TFT display but a higher pixel density of approximately 245 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Liquid Z5 is powered by a dual-core Mediatek MT6572 processor, whereas the Lumia 530 utilizes a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Lumia 530 can record video at 480p@30fps, while the Liquid Z5 does not specify video capabilities.
- The Liquid Z5 has a 2000 mAh battery, providing more capacity than the Lumia 530's 1430 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the Liquid Z5 runs on Android 4.2, while the Lumia 530 operates on Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1, which may influence user experience and app availability.
- Build quality shows the Liquid Z5 is heavier and slightly slimmer, while the Lumia 530 is more compact and lightweight.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid Z5
Nokia Lumia 530
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
Also known as Acer Liquid Z5 Duo
Also known as Nokia Lumia 530 RM-1017
Display
Size
5"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 302
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, 1/4.0"
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1430 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 1430 mAh, removable (BL-5J)
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)
119.7 x 62.3 x 11.7 mm, 86.8 cc (4.71 x 2.45 x 0.46 in)
Weight
150 g
129 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Essential White, Gentle Grey
Bright orange, Bright green, White, Dark grey
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.77 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Micro-SIM
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
4.0, A2DP, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer