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Acer Liquid Z4 Duo (Z160) vs BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)

Side by side comparison between Acer Liquid Z4 vs BlackBerry Pearl Flip phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare BlackBerry Pearl Flip X Acer Liquid Z4 Duo (Z160) 23Points
4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1630
mAh

(Removable)

vs
02Points BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230) Compare Acer Liquid Z4 X
2.6"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

900
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Acer Liquid Z4 Duo (Z160)

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Liquid Z4 Duo (Z160)} 23 Advantages Acer Liquid Z4 Duo (Z160) vs Pearl Flip (8230)} 2 Advantages BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
+1.3GHz 32bit Dual-core4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs312MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs128MB SDRAM
+4GB (2GB available)26 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128MB (75MB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 8GB microSD, microSDHC
+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)80%
Thinner
vs17.5 millimeters (0.69 inches)
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+480x800 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+233 PPI51%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs154 PPI
+4"54%
Larger screen
vs2.6"
+(back) 5MP162%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)20 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQCIF (240x180)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
vs70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps136 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+AccelerometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1630 mAh81%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs900 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
122 grams (4.27 ounces)vs+102 grams (3.57 ounces)20%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device

9 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
+2 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 Z4 Duo (Z160)BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
ModelLiquid Z4 Duo (Z160)Pearl Flip (8230)
Other model namesAcer Liquid Z160, Acer Liquid Z4 Dual-Sim HM.HEQEM.001Verizon BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 CDMA, RIM Apex
Country or region available(Global, International)United Arab EmiratesRussia
(Global, International), United Arab Emirates, Russia
USA
USA
BrandAcerBlackBerry
Release date4/1/20142/28/2009
Depth9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)17.5 millimeters (0.69 inches)
Size (width x height)64 x 124 millimeters (2.52 x 4.88 in)50 x 101 millimeters (1.97 x 3.98 in)
Weight122 grams (4.27 ounces)102 grams (3.57 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Acer Liquid Z4 Duo (Z160)BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4" inches2.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~57.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~41.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI154 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Acer Liquid Z4 Duo (Z160)BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanBlackBerry OS 4.6
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Acer Liquid Z4 Duo (Z160)BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT6572 (28nm)32bit: Intel XScale PXA272
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 312MHz XScale (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP1feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Acer Liquid Z4 Duo (Z160)BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2128MB SDRAM
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)128MB (75MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 8GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Acer Liquid Z4 Duo (Z160)BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps0.153 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Acer Liquid Z4 Duo (Z160)BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsQCIF (240x180) 15 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Acer Liquid Z4 Duo (Z160)BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
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 Z4 Duo (Z160)BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Acer Liquid Z4 Duo (Z160)BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)Not supported
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Acer Liquid Z4 Duo (Z160)BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Acer Liquid Z4 Duo (Z160)BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BAT-611
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1630 mAh900 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4 hours3.5 hours
Standby250 hours (10.4 days)216 hours (9 days)

➕ Other features

Acer Liquid Z4 Duo (Z160)BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLWAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Black, Red, Pink
• Secondary external 65K TFT display 128x160 pixels
• Half-QWERTY
• Trackball navigation
• BlackBerry maps
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Acer Liquid Z4 Duo (Z160)BlackBerry Pearl Flip (8230)
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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