Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid Z530
BLU Neo XL
Performance
45.335.4
Camera
39.619.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
21.323.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
37.531.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.424.2
Summary
- The Acer Liquid Z530 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the BLU Neo XL has a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of 245 ppi.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with quad-core processors, but the Z530 uses a Cortex-A53, which may offer slightly better efficiency compared to the Cortex-A7 in the Neo XL.
- Both smartphones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Neo XL supports 1080p video recording, while the Z530's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The Z530 has a smaller 2420 mAh battery compared to the Neo XL's 2800 mAh, potentially offering shorter usage time.
- Both run on Android 5.1 (Lollipop) and lack advanced features like HDR or stereo speakers, providing a similar software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid Z530
BLU Neo XL
General
Release Date
2015
2016
Announced
2015
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-T720MP2
Mali-400
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.4, 1/4.0", AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2420 mAh
2800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2420 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2800 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
144 x 70.3 x 8.9 mm (5.67 x 2.77 x 0.35 in)
162 x 84.5 x 8.5 mm (6.38 x 3.33 x 0.33 in)
Weight
145 g
183 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
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 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity

