Acer Liquid Z5
#7496
ZTE Blade III
#7663Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid Z5
ZTE Blade III
Performance
35.833.2
Camera
39.639.6
Display
16.923.0
Battery
18.916.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.328.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.617.9
Summary
- The Acer Liquid Z5 features a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the ZTE Blade III has a smaller 4.0-inch TFT display at 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Liquid Z5 is powered by a dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 processor, compared to the Blade III's single-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5, which may offer better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Blade III includes autofocus, potentially enhancing image quality.
- The Liquid Z5 has a larger 2000 mAh battery compared to the Blade III's 1600 mAh, likely providing longer usage time.
- Both phones run on older Android versions, with the Liquid Z5 on Android 4.2 and the Blade III on Android 4.0, which may affect software experience and app compatibility.
- In terms of build quality, the Liquid Z5 is slightly heavier and thicker than the Blade III, which may influence user preference for ergonomics.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid Z5
ZTE Blade III
General
Release Date
2014
2012
Announced
2014
2012
Description
Also known as Acer Liquid Z5 Duo
N/A
Display
Size
5"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT, 65K 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
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 200
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB (2.5GB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Removable Li-Ion 1600 mAh battery
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)
123 x 63.5 x 10 mm (4.84 x 2.5 x 0.39 in)
Weight
150 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Essential White, Gentle Grey
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, DLNA
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass