Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid Z5
ZTE Warp
Performance
51.357.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.354.1
Summary
- The Acer Liquid Z5 features a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the ZTE Warp has a smaller 4.3-inch TFT display at 480 x 800 pixels, offering slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Liquid Z5 is powered by a dual-core 1.3 GHz Mediatek MT6572 chipset, compared to the ZTE Warp's single-core 1.0 GHz Qualcomm MSM8655, giving the Acer an edge in processing capability.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the ZTE Warp includes autofocus, potentially enhancing image quality.
- The Liquid Z5 has a larger 2000 mAh battery compared to the 1600 mAh in the ZTE Warp, likely providing better battery life.
- Software-wise, the Liquid Z5 runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, while the ZTE Warp operates on the older Android 2.3 Gingerbread, indicating a more updated software experience for the Acer device.
- Both phones lack advanced features such as water resistance and stereo speakers.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid Z5
ZTE Warp
General
Release Date
2014
2011
Announced
2014
2011
Description
Also known as Acer Liquid Z5 Duo
For Boost Mobile
Display
Size
5"
4.3"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 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 MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
1.0 GHz
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 205
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
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
Dimensions
145.5 x 73.5 x 8.8 mm (5.73 x 2.89 x 0.35 in)
130 x 69 x 11 mm (5.12 x 2.72 x 0.43 in)
Weight
150 g
140 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
Network Speed
HSPA
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
OS Version
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

