Acer Liquid Z530S
#4903
Honor 9S
#4469Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid Z530S
Honor 9S
Performance
57.964.4
Camera
39.619.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
21.325.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
37.547.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
30.433.3
Summary
- The Acer Liquid Z530S features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Honor 9S has a slightly larger 5.45-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, offering a better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Liquid Z530S is powered by a Mediatek MT6753 chipset, whereas the Honor 9S utilizes a more efficient Mediatek MT6762R Helio P22, providing improved processing capabilities.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Honor 9S supports 1080p video recording, compared to the Liquid Z530S's unspecified video capabilities.
- The Honor 9S also has a larger 3020 mAh battery compared to the 2420 mAh in the Liquid Z530S, enhancing its longevity.
- Software-wise, the Liquid Z530S runs on Android 5.1, while the Honor 9S is equipped with Android 10 and Magic UI 3.1, offering a more modern user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid Z530S
Honor 9S
General
Release Date
2015
2020, April 29
Announced
2015
2020, April 29
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5.45"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6753 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6762R Helio P22 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-T720MP3
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2420 mAh
3020 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2420 mAh, removable
Li-Po 3020 mAh
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)
146.5 x 70.9 x 8.4 mm (5.77 x 2.79 x 0.33 in)
Weight
145 g
144 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, Blue, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 10, Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity