Acer Liquid Z5
#7496
XOLO A500S
#9130Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid Z5
XOLO A500S
Performance
35.829.0
Camera
39.615.4
Display
16.916.9
Battery
18.914.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.328.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.613.2
Summary
- The Acer Liquid Z5 features a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the XOLO A500S has a smaller 4.0-inch TFT display at 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density for the latter.
- Both devices are powered by the same Mediatek MT6572 dual-core processor and have 4GB of RAM, ensuring similar performance levels.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both phones have a 5 MP rear camera without OIS, but the XOLO A500S supports 720p video recording, whereas the Acer Liquid Z5 does not specify video capabilities.
- The Acer model has a larger 2000 mAh battery compared to the 1400 mAh battery of the XOLO, which may offer better longevity.
- Both smartphones run on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) and lack advanced features like HDR or stereo speakers.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid Z5
XOLO A500S
General
Release Date
2014
2013
Announced
2014
2013
Description
Also known as Acer Liquid Z5 Duo
For India
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)
Mediatek MT6572W
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Mali-400
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
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 1400 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)
125 x 63.2 x 9 mm (4.92 x 2.49 x 0.35 in)
Weight
150 g
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Essential White, Gentle Grey
Black, White, Red, Blue
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
3.0
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 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity