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Acer Liquid Z5

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User ratings:
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3.8 out of 5
27 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
4
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4 editorial reviews
I recently received the Acer Z5 budget smartphone through for review, and despite there being a dual-SIM variant, this is the single SIM version. AfterRead more
In-depth review of the Acer Liquid Z5 (MT6572, ARM Mali-400 MP, 5.0", 0.1 kg) with numerous measurements, benchmarks, and ratingsRead more
Priced at 169 Euros, the new Acer Liquid Z5 strives to bring advanced yet affordable Android capabilities to Europe and Asia.Read more
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Pros

  • symmetry of the design is appealing
  • more power and a better build for the same price
  • relatively slim and well-built

Cons

  • notoriously hard to open and they felt fiddly once opened - far too easy to break off
  • The processor is slow
  • the screen disappointing

Key specs

  • 5 Mpx
  • 5 in
  • 854, 480 px
  • 196 ppi
  • 2000 mAh
  • Dual-core
  • 0.3 Mpx

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Acer Liquid Z5 - Pros & Cons

Acer Liquid Z5

Pros

  • symmetry of the design is appealing
  • more power and a better build for the same price
  • relatively slim and well-built
  • Its camera and GPS are also superior
  • The performance is decent and quite suitable for routine use

Cons

  • notoriously hard to open and they felt fiddly once opened - far too easy to break off
  • The processor is slow
  • the screen disappointing
  • sound quality is very tinny and distorted at the top volume
  • the processor being sluggish rather than any issue with the screen
  • The screen itself is disappointing
  • treble and lack of bass were not fixed
  • The pictures are overexposed and have a bluish cast
  • sometimes sound a bit tinny
  • charger will need to be taken along on an excursion
  • Ascend G525 has a darker screen

Acer Liquid Z5 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
5 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
2000 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
196 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
1.3 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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Acer Liquid Z5 - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 4.2
CPU clock speed1.3 GHz
CPU coresDual-core
CPU modelMediaTek MT6572
GPU modelARM Mali-400
RAM memory512 MB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution5.0 Mpx
Autofocusyes
LED Flashyes
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Storage
Internal storage4 GB
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage32GB
Types of memory card supportedmicroSD
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Dimensions
Height5.73 in
Width2.89 in
Depth0.35 in
Weight5.29 oz
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Other features
FM radioyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Data transmissionHSDPA
Navigation systemGPS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
3G UMTSyes
4G LTEyes
Mobile hotspotyes
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Display
Screen size5.0 in
Touchscreenyes
Panel typeLCD
Resolution854 x 480 px
Pixel density196.0 ppi
HDRno
Multi touchyes
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Front camera
Primary resolution0.3 Mpx
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Ambient light sensoryes
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportno
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version3.0 HS
NFCno
Charging connectionUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm
Type of USB connectorMicro-USB
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Battery
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity2000.0 mAh
Talk time8.0 h
Fast chargingno

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