Acer Liquid Zest
#6150
BLU Neo X Plus
#6359Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid Zest
BLU Neo X Plus
Performance
40.335.4
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
18.921.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
38.531.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.024.1
Summary
- The Acer Liquid Zest features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the BLU Neo X Plus has a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of 267 ppi.
- Both devices are powered by quad-core processors, with the Acer using a Mediatek MT6580 or MT6735 chipset, and the BLU employing a Cortex-A7, offering similar performance levels.
- Camera specifications are identical, featuring 8 MP rear cameras and 5 MP front cameras, both capable of 1080p video recording.
- The Acer has a smaller 2000 mAh battery compared to the 2500 mAh battery in the BLU, which may provide longer usage time.
- In terms of software, the Acer runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, while the BLU operates on an older Android 5.1 Lollipop, potentially affecting the software experience.
- Build quality shows the Acer is lighter at 125g, whereas the BLU weighs 162g, with both lacking notable premium materials or water resistance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid Zest
BLU Neo X Plus
General
Release Date
2016
2016
Announced
2016
2016
Description
Acer Liquid Zest Z525 with 3GAcer Liquid Zest 4G Z528 with 3G/LTE
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 - Z525Mediatek MT6735 - Z525
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz - Z525Quad-core 1.0 GHz - Z528
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2 - Z525Mali-T720MP2 - Z528
Mali-400
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
145.7 x 71.2 x 8.4 mm (5.74 x 2.80 x 0.33 in)
152.6 x 77.9 x 8.3 mm (6.01 x 3.07 x 0.33 in)
Weight
125 g
162 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 Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
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 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity