Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid Z5
Nokia Lumia 530 Dual SIM
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 Nokia Lumia 530 Dual SIM has a smaller 4.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution 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 more efficient quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200.
- 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 larger 2000 mAh battery compared to the Lumia's 1430 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Liquid Z5 runs on Android 4.2, while the Lumia 530 operates on Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1, providing different user experiences.
- Build quality varies with the Liquid Z5 being slightly larger and heavier than the Lumia 530, which is more compact and lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid Z5
Nokia Lumia 530 Dual SIM
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
Also known as Acer Liquid Z5 Duo
Also known as Nokia Lumia 530 Dual SIM RM-1019
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
Main Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP, 1/4.0"
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
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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Essential White, Gentle Grey
Bright orange, Bright green, White, Dark grey
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-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
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
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1
OS Version
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

