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Acer Liquid Z4 (Z140) vs Sony Xperia U (ST25i)

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

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Compare Sony Xperia U X Acer Liquid Z4 (Z140) 10Points
4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1630
mAh

(Removable)

vs
12Points Sony Xperia U (ST25i) Compare Acer Liquid Z4 X
3.5"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia U (ST25i)

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Liquid Z4 (Z140)} 10 Advantages Acer Liquid Z4 (Z140) vs Xperia U (ST25i)} 12 Advantages Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
+1.3GHz 32bit Dual-core43%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)24%
Thinner
vs12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+4"14%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps
+1630 mAh23%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1320 mAh
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
4GB (2GB available)vs+8GB (4GB available)100%
More internal storage for applications and files
122 grams (4.27 ounces)vs+110 grams (3.85 ounces)11%
Lighter
TFT LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels7%
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+280 PPI20%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

21 Common items in both devices
512MB LPDDR2
16 million
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+14 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 (Z140)Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
ModelLiquid Z4 (Z140)Xperia U (ST25i)
Other model namesAcer Liquid Z140, Acer Liquid Z4 Single-Sim HM.HEQEE.008Sony Xperia U ST25, Sony Kumquat
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAcerSony
Release date4/1/20145/7/2012, Announced: 2/1/2012
Depth9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)64 x 124 millimeters (2.52 x 4.88 in)54 x 112 millimeters (2.13 x 4.41 in)
Weight122 grams (4.27 ounces)110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Acer Liquid Z4 (Z140)Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size4" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~57.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~55.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x854 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI280 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Acer Liquid Z4 (Z140)Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Acer Liquid Z4 (Z140)Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT6572 (28nm)32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP1ARM Mali-400 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Acer Liquid Z4 (Z140)Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Acer Liquid Z4 (Z140)Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
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 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Acer Liquid Z4 (Z140)Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Acer Liquid Z4 (Z140)Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
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 (Z140)Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

Acer Liquid Z4 (Z140)Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
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/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Acer Liquid Z4 (Z140)Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Acer Liquid Z4 (Z140)Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BAT-611
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BA600
Battery capacity1630 mAh1320 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy4 hours5.6 hours
Standby250 hours (10.4 days)472 hours (19.7 days)

➕ Other features

Acer Liquid Z4 (Z140)Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Black, White
• Exchangeable bottom caps: White, Black, Pink, Yellow
• Sony Reality Display
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• xLoud
• 3D surround sound
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Acer Liquid Z4 (Z140)Sony Xperia U (ST25i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.09W/kg (head), 0.93W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.62W/kg (head)
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