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Acer Liquid Z2 (Z120) vs Palm Pre (GSM)

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

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Compare Palm Pre X Acer Liquid Z2 (Z120) 20Points
Acer Liquid Z2 (Z120)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

320x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

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04Points Palm Pre (GSM) Compare Acer Liquid Z2 X
Palm Pre (GSM)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.1"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Acer Liquid Z2 (Z120)

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Liquid Z2 (Z120)} 20 Advantages Acer Liquid Z2 (Z120) vs Pre (GSM)} 4 Advantages Palm Pre (GSM)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core92%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)
+512MB LPDDR100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs256MB SDRAM
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)23%
Lighter		vs135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)38%
Thinner		vs16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
+3.5"13%
Larger screen		vs3.1"
+(back) 5MP56%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 3.1MP
+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures		vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures		vsNot supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video		vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas		vsNot supported
+VGA (640x480)11 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsQCIF (176x144)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)582 times
More apps available to download and use		vs6000 apps (Palm App Catalog)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster		vs3G HSDPA
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+1300 mAh13%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1150 mAh
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster		vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs2.1 + A2DP
4GB (1.17GB available)vs+8GB6 times
More internal storage for applications and files
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
165 PPIvs+186 PPI13%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
13 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
320x480 pixels
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Acer Liquid Z2 (Z120)Palm Pre (GSM)
ModelLiquid Z2 (Z120)Pre (GSM)
Other model namesAcer Liquid Z120, Acer Liquid Z2 Single-SimPalm Pre GSM, Palm Pre 1, Palm Castle G
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAcerPalm
Release date3/1/201310/13/2009, Announced: 6/6/2009
Depth12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
Size (width x height)62.5 x 110 millimeters (2.46 x 4.33 in)59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)
Weight110 grams (3.85 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Acer Liquid Z2 (Z120)Palm Pre (GSM)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~53.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI186 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Acer Liquid Z2 (Z120)Palm Pre (GSM)
System versionAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly BeanPalm webOS 1.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Acer Liquid Z2 (Z120)Palm Pre (GSM)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227A (45nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Acer Liquid Z2 (Z120)Palm Pre (GSM)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR256MB SDRAM
Internal storage4GB (1.17GB available)8GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Acer Liquid Z2 (Z120)Palm Pre (GSM)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps3.6 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
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 900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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)Palm Pre (GSM)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480)QCIF (176x144)
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Acer Liquid Z2 (Z120)Palm Pre (GSM)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
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)Palm Pre (GSM)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Acer Liquid Z2 (Z120)Palm Pre (GSM)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingGPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Acer Liquid Z2 (Z120)Palm Pre (GSM)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Acer Liquid Z2 (Z120)Palm Pre (GSM)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP1
Battery capacity1300 mAh1150 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy4 hours5 hours
Standby450 hours (18.8 days)200 hours (8.3 days)

➕ Other features

Acer Liquid Z2 (Z120)Palm Pre (GSM)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5feature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Black/White
• SRS sound enhancement
• WiFi hotspot		• Colors: Black
• Palm Touchstone charging dock compliant
Microsoft Office 2007
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Acer Liquid Z2 (Z120)Palm Pre (GSM)
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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