Acer Liquid Z530S
#4903
TCL 501
#4016Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid Z530S
TCL 501
Performance
57.965.9
Camera
39.619.1
Display
56.555.2
Battery
21.324.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
37.557.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
30.436.9
Summary
- The Acer Liquid Z530S features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing a sharper image compared to the TCL 501's larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD at 540 x 1092 pixels, which results in lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Z530S is powered by a Mediatek MT6753 chipset with an octa-core CPU, while the TCL 501 utilizes a more efficient Mediatek Helio G36.
- The Z530S has a superior rear camera at 8 MP compared to the TCL's 5 MP, although the TCL can record video at 1080p.
- The TCL 501 offers a larger battery capacity at 3000 mAh and supports faster 10W charging, while the Z530S has a 2420 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the Z530S runs on Android 5.1, whereas the TCL 501 is equipped with the more current Android 14 (Go edition), providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid Z530S
TCL 501
General
Release Date
2015
2024, February 26
Announced
2015
2024, February 26
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)
540 x 1092 pixels (~203 ppi density)
PPI
720
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6753 (28 nm)
Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 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
5 MP, f/2.2
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
8 MP
2 MP, f/2.8
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2420 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2420 mAh, removable
3000 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
144 x 70.3 x 8.9 mm (5.67 x 2.77 x 0.35 in)
156.5 x 74.9 x 9.7 mm (6.16 x 2.95 x 0.38 in)
Weight
145 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, Glacial Blue
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 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 14 (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer