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Acer Liquid Z2 (Z120) vs HTC One SV (C520)

Side by side comparison between Acer Liquid Z2 vs HTC One SV phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC One SV X Acer Liquid Z2 (Z120) 02Points
3.5"
TFT

320x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.3"
SLCD2

480x800

5
MP

1.6mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC One SV (C520)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Liquid Z2 (Z120)} 2 Advantages Acer Liquid Z2 (Z120) vs One SV (C520)} 24 Advantages HTC One SV (C520)
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)11%
Lighter
vs122 grams (4.27 ounces)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core44%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDRvs+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (1.17GB available)vs+8GB6 times
More internal storage for applications and files
12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)34%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT Super LCD 2Advantage
TFT Super LCD 2 display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen
165 PPIvs+217 PPI32%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"vs+4.3"23%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+(front) 1.6MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.1.1 Jelly Beanvs+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1300 mAhvs+1800 mAh38%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
Capacitive
Multitouch
+12 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Acer Liquid Z2 (Z120)HTC One SV (C520)
ModelLiquid Z2 (Z120)One SV (C520)
Other model namesAcer Liquid Z120, Acer Liquid Z2 Single-SimHTC One SV C520e, HTC One SV C520c
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandAcerHTC
Release date3/1/201312/3/2012
Depth12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)62.5 x 110 millimeters (2.46 x 4.33 in)66.9 x 128 millimeters (2.63 x 5.04 in)
Weight110 grams (3.85 ounces)122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Acer Liquid Z2 (Z120)HTC One SV (C520)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT Super LCD 2
Screen size3.5" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~53.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~61.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI217 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 2
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Acer Liquid Z2 (Z120)HTC One SV (C520)
System versionAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Acer Liquid Z2 (Z120)HTC One SV (C520)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227A (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8960
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Acer Liquid Z2 (Z120)HTC One SV (C520)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB (1.17GB available)8GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Acer Liquid Z2 (Z120)HTC One SV (C520)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS Europe: 900/1900/2100 - Asia: 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Europe: 800/1800/2600 - Asia: 1800/2600
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Acer Liquid Z2 (Z120)HTC One SV (C520)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Acer Liquid Z2 (Z120)HTC One SV (C520)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.6 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1536x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Acer Liquid Z2 (Z120)HTC One SV (C520)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Acer Liquid Z2 (Z120)HTC One SV (C520)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Acer Liquid Z2 (Z120)HTC One SV (C520)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Acer Liquid Z2 (Z120)HTC One SV (C520)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1300 mAh1800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4 hoursfeature not registered
Standby450 hours (18.8 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Acer Liquid Z2 (Z120)HTC One SV (C520)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Black/White
• SRS sound enhancement
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Black, White
• HTC Sense 4.1 UI
• HTC Beats Audio
• SRS WOW HD sound
• WiFi hotspot
• Dropbox (25 GB storage)
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Acer Liquid Z2 (Z120)HTC One SV (C520)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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