Acer Liquid Z5
#8518
ZTE Kis 3 Max
#8649Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid Z5
ZTE Kis 3 Max
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 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the ZTE Kis 3 Max has a smaller 4.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~218 ppi.
- Both devices are powered by the Mediatek MT6572 chipset with a dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and 4GB of RAM, offering similar performance.
- The camera capabilities are comparable, with both having a 5 MP rear camera, but the ZTE Kis 3 Max includes autofocus and can record video at 720p, whereas the Acer lacks these features.
- In terms of battery, the Liquid Z5 has a slightly larger capacity at 2000 mAh compared to the Kis 3 Max's 1850 mAh.
- The software experience differs, with the Acer running Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and the ZTE using Android 4.4.2 KitKat, which may offer a more refined user interface.
- Build quality shows the Acer is larger and heavier, while the ZTE is more compact and lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid Z5
ZTE Kis 3 Max
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
Also known as Acer Liquid Z5 Duo
Also known as ZTE Blade G Lux.
Display
Size
5"
4.5"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 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)
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
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 Details
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
2 MP
Front Camera Details
VGA
2 MP
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1850 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 1850 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)
132 x 66 x 9.1 mm (5.20 x 2.60 x 0.36 in)
Weight
150 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Essential White, Gentle Grey
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
3.0, A2DP
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 4.4.2 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes