Acer Liquid Z4 (Z160) Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
4", 800 x 480
Main Camera
5 Megapixel
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Storage
4 GB
RAM
512 MB
Processor
MediaTek

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Liquid Z4 (Z160)
Product Type Smartphone
Form Factor Touch
Height 124 mm Worse than 59 % of phones rated.
Width 64 mm Worse than 57 % of phones rated.
Depth 9.7 mm Better than 54 % of phones rated.
Weight 122 g Better than 66 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Black | White
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
SAR Value 0.76 W/kg (body), 0.72 W/kg (head)
Integrated Components FM radio
Connector Type Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
SIM Card Type (Size) Micro SIM
SIM Card Qty Dual-SIM

The Acer Liquid Z4 (Z160) has dimensions 124 mm × 64 mm × 9.7 mm. Its weight is 122 g.

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DISPLAY Acer Liquid Z4 (Z160)
Display Type LCD display
Display Technology TFT
Screen Size (Display Size) 4" Worse than 65 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 800 x 480 pixels Worse than 55 % of phones rated.

The screen size reaches 4" inches. Phones with smaller displays have the advantage of being easier to use with one hand. However, compared to phones with large screens, they provide a lower user experience. Nevertheless, if you don't plan to watch movies or play games on your phone regularly and just expect basic functionality, this size should be good enough for you. The disadvantage of LCD displays is the relatively lower color contrast displayed, as the technology cannot display absolute black well. Also due to the higher power consumption, LCD displays are no longer as common in phones. Even so, some manufacturers still equip their phones with LCD technology. However, modern smartphones are already using OLED technology. The advantage of LCD phones is that they tend to be cheaper to build than OLED technology.

Display Resolution of Acer Liquid Z4 (Z160) is 800 x 480 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px.

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PROCESSOR Acer Liquid Z4 (Z160)
Processor Type (CPU) MediaTek
Processor Number MT6572
Clock Speed 1.3 GHz Worse than 57 % of phones rated.
Processor Core Qty Dual-core Worse than 90 % of phones rated.

Acer Liquid Z4 (Z160) is supplied with MediaTek. The number of processor cores is 2. It is a number of cores that plays an important role in evaluating the performance of phone as it is responsible for computing operations. Smartphones already commonly have a core count of around 4 to 8. Multi-core processors can perform better and reduce the processing time of a request to a minimum, which is reflected in the responsiveness of the phone, e.g. in the speed of opening applications. Another important parameter is the processor frequency, which indicates how many instructions the phone can process in one second. Similar to refresh rate, the higher the number, the faster the phone responds. Processor frequency of phone Acer Liquid Z4 (Z160) is 1.3 GHz. As standard today, you'll find this value between 1.8 GHz and 2.8 GHz.

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MEMORY Acer Liquid Z4 (Z160)
RAM 512 MB Worse than 78 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 4 GB Worse than 86 % of phones rated.
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC - up to 32 GB

One of the most important parameters for user´s decision is often internal memory capacity. The larger it is, the more apps, photos, movies and other files your phone can store. This phone has 4 GB storage. This memory capacity is ideal for those who have a few basic apps and a few dozen photos on their phone. If you don't expect to use your phone to play games or need to store high-resolution photos, this size should be sufficient. There is almost no probability you're likely to see this low capacity on new smartphones. The standard memory today is around 64 and 128 GB. The best phones have internal memory of 256 GB or more. Nowadays, you can usually find one phone model on the market with several different memory sizes. This allows each user to choose what suits them best.

For this model it is possible to increase the storage size by inserting a memory card.

Size of the RAM memory tells us how powerful the phone is. Acer Liquid Z4 (Z160) is equipped with 512 MB. Commonly today you will find phones with 6 to 8 GB of RAM. This means that the phone can easily handle normal operation and more demanding applications or games. Higher RAM of 12 GB can be found in best phones on market and are ideal especially for avid gamers. On the other hand, operating memory below 4 GB is more of an issue with lower-end phones and older models. However, even they will find their fans among less demanding users, who don´t want to spend much on buying new phone.

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CAMERA Acer Liquid Z4 (Z160)
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 5 Megapixel Worse than 60 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Self-Timer Delay 10 sec, 2sec
Special Effects Negative, Sepia, Sepia Blue, Mono
HDR Mode Auto HDR mode
Camera Modes Panoramic pictures, landscape/portrait mode, night mode, sport mode, Continuous shot, Auto mode
Face Recognition (Face ID) Face detection, smile shutter Better than 79 % of phones rated.
White Balance Automatic, presets
Light Source LED light
Camera Features (Functions) Exposure compensation, Zero Shutter Lag
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 0

The rear camera of the Acer Liquid Z4 (Z160) has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. The resolution of main lens is 5 Megapixel. Nonetheless, resolution alone does not necessarily mean a good photo. Therefore, you should look at other parameters such as lens aperture or pixel size. Many people will also benefit from the facial recognition feature. In translation it means the camera can recognise face of person in the frame and automatically focus on it.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Acer Liquid Z4 (Z160)
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) -
Battery Technology Lithium polymer
CELLULAR Acer Liquid Z4 (Z160)
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 3G Worse than 64 % of phones rated.
Operating System Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
User Interface Acer Float UI
Navigation A-GPS

Standard 4G connectivity is currently being replaced by 5G, but is still the preserve of the latest phones. Acer Liquid Z4 (Z160) supports 3G. 3G connectivity is now only found in the oldest phones. The operating system in the case of this model is Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean).

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COMMUNICATIONS Acer Liquid Z4 (Z160)
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0
Communication Features Mobile Email client, Internet browser
Messaging Services SMS, MMS

Bluetooth 4.0 must not be missing from the basic package. It makes it easy to connect wireless headphones to your phone, connect your phone to your TV, tablet, speaker and more.

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MEDIA Acer Liquid Z4 (Z160)
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, WMA, AMR, MP3, MIDI
Supported Digital Video Standards MPEG-4, WMV, 3GP, H.264, H.263
Sound Enhancements DTS Sound support
FEATURES Acer Liquid Z4 (Z160)
Phone Functions Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert
Personal Information Management Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock
Dual SIM Card Capability Yes
Additional Phone Features Multitasking, AcerRAPID function
OTHERS Acer Liquid Z4 (Z160)
Included Accessories Headset, USB cable, power adapter

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