Acer Liquid Zest
#5862
Microsoft Lumia 640 Dual SIM
#5980Category Breakdown
Acer Liquid Zest
Microsoft Lumia 640 Dual SIM
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.554.5
Summary
- The Acer Liquid Zest and Microsoft Lumia 640 Dual SIM both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Liquid Zest utilizes a Mediatek chipset with a quad-core CPU, while the Lumia is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400, providing slightly different processing capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Lumia's camera has a wider aperture (f/2.2) compared to the Liquid Zest (f/2.0), which may affect low-light performance.
- The Lumia has a larger 2500 mAh battery compared to the Liquid Zest's 2000 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- In terms of software, the Liquid Zest runs Android 6.0, while the Lumia operates on Windows Phone 8.1, upgradable to Windows 10, leading to different user experiences and app ecosystems.
- The Liquid Zest is lighter at 125g, whereas the Lumia weighs 145g, which may influence handling comfort.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Acer Liquid Zest
Microsoft Lumia 640 Dual SIM
General
Release Date
2016
2015
Announced
2016
2015
Description
Acer Liquid Zest Z525 with 3GAcer Liquid Zest 4G Z528 with 3G/LTE
N/A
Display
Size
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 (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 - Z525Mediatek MT6735 - Z525
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz - Z525Quad-core 1.0 GHz - Z528
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2 - Z525Mali-T720MP2 - Z528
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/4.0", AF
Front Camera
5 MP
1 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
1 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
145.7 x 71.2 x 8.4 mm (5.74 x 2.80 x 0.33 in)
141.3 x 72.2 x 8.8 mm (5.56 x 2.84 x 0.35 in)
Weight
125 g
145 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Glossy cyan, Orange, White, Matte black
Foldable
✗
✗
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 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1, upgradable to Microsoft Windows 10
OS Version
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1, upgradable to Microsoft Windows 10
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes