Acer Liquid Z530S
#4903
ZTE Blade A53
#4173Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid Z530S
ZTE Blade A53
Performance
57.962.6
Camera
39.619.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
21.328.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
37.548.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
30.435.6
Summary
- The Acer Liquid Z530S, released in 2015, features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the ZTE Blade A53, launched in 2023, has a larger 6.52-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Z530S is powered by a Mediatek MT6753 chipset with an octa-core CPU, whereas the Blade A53 utilizes a more recent Unisoc SC9863A1 chipset with a slightly varied octa-core configuration.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Blade A53 can record video at 1080p, compared to the Z530S's unspecified video capabilities.
- The Z530S has a smaller 2420 mAh battery, while the Blade A53 boasts a significantly larger 4000 mAh battery with faster 10W charging.
- Software-wise, the Z530S runs on Android 5.1, while the Blade A53 operates on Android 12 (Go edition), offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid Z530S
ZTE Blade A53
General
Release Date
2015
2023
Announced
2015
2023
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
6.52"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6753 (28 nm)
Unisoc SC9863A1 (22 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-T720MP3
IMG8322
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, 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
Yes
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2420 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2420 mAh, removable
4000 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)
165.7 x 76.4 x 9.1 mm (6.52 x 3.01 x 0.36 in)
Weight
145 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Gray, Blue, Green
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
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB
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 12 (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity