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Acer Liquid Z3 (2013) review

Android OS v4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Mediatek MT6572
Mali-400 MP1
512 MB / 4 GB
3.5 inches (320 x 480 px)
3.15 MP, 2048 x 1536 px

Acer announced the launch of the Liquid Z3 smartphone in 2013. The manufacturer is offering the Acer Liquid Z3 phone with 3.5 inches display, Mediatek MT6572 chipset, 512 MB of RAM and 4 GB of internal storage.

The Acer Liquid Z3 comes with Android OS v4.2 (Jelly Bean) out of the box, and a Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery. The 3.5 inches phone comes with a TFT display (320 x 480 px).

Acer Liquid Z3 specifications

BrandAcer
NameLiquid Z3
ModelZ130
Release date2013

Body

The weight of Acer Liquid Z3 is about 4.23 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Acer phone are average (4.33 x 2.36 x 0.41 inches).

Weight4.23 oz
Dimensions4.33 x 2.36 x 0.41 inches
Colorsblack, blue, pink, white, yellow
SIM typeMini SIM

System

The Acer Liquid Z3 comes with Android OS v4.2 (Jelly Bean) out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS. Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open-source software.

OS versionAndroid OS v4.2 (Jelly Bean)
SoCMediatek MT6572
CPUDual-core 1 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-400 MP1

Display

The size of Liquid Z3 screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 3.5 inches phone comes with TFT display. A thin-film transistor (TFT) is a type of field-effect transistor that is usually used in a liquid crystal display (LCD). This type of display features a thin-film transistor for each individual pixel. The 3.5 inches TFT display of Acer Liquid Z3 with 320 x 480 px resolution is multitouch capable.

Display typeTFT
Screen size3.5 inches
Resolution320 x 480 px
Multitouch supportyes

Memory

The internal memory of Acer Liquid Z3 (512 MB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (4 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.

RAM512 MB
Internal storage4 GB
Memory card slotmicroSD

Camera

The camera of the Liquid Z3 has no autofocus capability (fixed-focus). An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus.

Selfie camerano
Main camera3.15 MP, 2048 x 1536 px
Flashno

Connectivity

The Acer Liquid Z3 supports 2G and 3G networks only. 3G is obsolete now, because most phones can use 4G and 5G networks. This phone has a built-in GPS. GPS is a highly accurate navigation system using signals from satellites to determine a location on the Earth's surface, irrespective of weather conditions. Most phones have a GPS unit on board. The Liquid Z3 phone has built-in FM radio. The built-in FM Radio is great for listening to your favorite radio station.

GSM 2G bands900 / 1800 / 1900
Network coverage2G / 3G
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetoothv3.0, A2DP
GPSA-GPS
NFCno
FM radioyes
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Headphone3.5 mm jack

Battery

The Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The Li-ion is a low maintenance battery which offers high energy, is lightweight and does not require periodic full discharge. The battery of Liquid Z3 is removable. You can simply buy a new piece from the open market and interchange it easily by yourself.

TypeLi-Ion 1500 mAh

Features

Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The accelerometer is a sensor that measures the tilting motion and orientation of the phone. This Acer phones come with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. The Liquid Z3 phone comes with a compass sensor. A compass sensor is a device that provides accurate directions in relation to the earth's North and South magnetic poles. The Dual SIM capability of Acer Liquid Z3 phone is ideal for businesses wishing to provide staff with a mobile device that can offer separate numbers and bills for both personal and business use. This smartphone doesn't support fast charging technology.

Sensorsaccelerometer, compass, light, proximity
SpecialsDual SIM

The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Acer Liquid Z3, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

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