Acer Liquid Z5 Duo (Z150) vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Acer Liquid Z5 vs Samsung Galaxy A5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/2/2014 8:42 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 10:37 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 X Acer Liquid Z5 Duo (Z150) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

21Points Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS) Compare Acer Liquid Z5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)

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!

2 Advantages Acer Liquid Z5 Duo (Z150)	vs	21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
1.3GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core37% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)	vs	+16GB (11GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
147 grams (5.15 ounces)	vs	+123 grams (4.31 ounces)20% Lighter
8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)31% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x854 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
196 PPI	vs	+294 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 13MP154% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2000 mAh	vs	+2300 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

17 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

Capacitive

+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Acer Liquid Z5 Duo (Z150)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Liquid Z5 Duo (Z150)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
Other model names	Acer Liquid Z5 Dual-Sim, Acer Liquid Z5 Z150 HM.HDHEM.002	Samsung Galaxy A5 2015 A500M/Dual-Sim, Galaxy A5 Duos
Country or region available	(Global, International), United Arab Emirates, (Europe), Taiwan	Brazil
Brand	Acer	Samsung
Release date	1/22/2014	11/1/2014
Depth	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.5 x 145.5 millimeters (2.89 x 5.73 in)	69.7 x 139.3 millimeters (2.74 x 5.48 in)
Weight	147 grams (5.15 ounces)	123 grams (4.31 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Acer Liquid Z5 Duo (Z150)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	196 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Acer Liquid Z5 Duo (Z150)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Acer Liquid Z5 Duo (Z150)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6572 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP1 500Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Acer Liquid Z5 Duo (Z150)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	2GB
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Acer Liquid Z5 Duo (Z150)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/11 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,4,5,7,17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Acer Liquid Z5 Duo (Z150)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Acer Liquid Z5 Duo (Z150)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Acer Liquid Z5 Duo (Z150)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Acer Liquid Z5 Duo (Z150)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Acer Liquid Z5 Duo (Z150)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Acer Liquid Z5 Duo (Z150)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2000 mAh	2300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	15 hours
Standby	710 hours (29.6 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Acer Liquid Z5 Duo (Z150)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Essential White, Gentle Grey • DTS sound • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, Gray, Pink, Blue, White, Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX • ANT+ support • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Acer Liquid Z5 Duo (Z150)	Galaxy A5 (4G SM-A500M/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.46W/kg (head), 1.07W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.322W/kg (head), 0.348W/kg (body)