Acer Liquid Z5
#8518
ZTE Avid 4G
#8651Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid Z5
ZTE Avid 4G
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.352.3
Summary
- The Acer Liquid Z5 features a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the ZTE Avid 4G has a smaller 4.0-inch TFT display at 480 x 800 pixels, offering slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with dual-core processors and 4GB of RAM, but the Liquid Z5 has a slightly faster 1.3 GHz CPU compared to the Avid's 1.2 GHz.
- Both smartphones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Avid includes autofocus, potentially enhancing image quality.
- The Liquid Z5 is powered by a 2000 mAh battery, while the Avid has a smaller 1730 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the Liquid Z5 runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), whereas the Avid operates on an older Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), which may affect user experience and app compatibility.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid Z5
ZTE Avid 4G
General
Release Date
2014
2012
Announced
2014
2012
Description
Also known as Acer Liquid Z5 Duo
For MetroPCS
Display
Size
5"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
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
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
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
Mali-400
N/A
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB (2.3GB user available), 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
1730 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 1730 mAh, removable
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)
124 x 65.5 x 11.9 mm (4.88 x 2.58 x 0.47 in)
Weight
150 g
148.8 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 / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes