Acer Liquid Z500 (4GB) vs Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)

Side by side comparison between Acer Liquid Z500 vs Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix phones, differences, pros, cons with full specifications. What's the better?

8/12/2020 10:51 PM, updated: 8/12/2020 10:52 PM

Compare Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix XAcer Liquid Z500 (4GB)06Points

Specifications Compare Models

5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

32bit Quad

2000
mAh

(Removable)

27PointsAsus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)Compare Acer Liquid Z500 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.59"
AMOLED

1080x2340

64
MP

24mp

12GB
RAM

64bit Octa

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)

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!

6 Advantages Acer Liquid Z500 (4GB)	vs	27 Advantages Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+147 grams (5.15 ounces)63% Lighter	vs	240 grams (8.4 ounces)
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)13% Thinner	vs	9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.3Ghz 32bit Quad-Core	vs	+2.84Ghz 64bit Octa-Core2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+12GB LPDDR511 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)	vs	+128GB (100GB available)49 times More internal storage for applications and files
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels174% Higher resolution screen
294 PPI	vs	+391 PPI33% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+6.59"32% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 5MP9 times Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 24MP11 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.4.2 KitKat	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 5000 Mbps237 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2000 mAh	vs	+6000 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz)	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) Wifi6 + MIMOAdvantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) Wifi6 + MIMO is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

17 Common items in both devices

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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Physical features	Acer Liquid Z500 (4GB)	Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
Model	Liquid Z500 (4GB)	ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
Other model names	Acer Liquid Z500 Dual-Sim, Acer Z500 HM.HHJEA.001, HHJEM.003	Asus ROG Phone 3 ZS661KS Strix edition (12GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International), South Africa, United Arab Emirates	(Global, International)
Brand	Acer	Asus
Release date	September, 2014	July, 2020
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	73 x 145.9 millimeters (2.87 x 5.74 in)	78 x 171 millimeters (3.07 x 6.73 in)
Weight	147 grams (5.15 ounces)	240 grams (8.4 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
System (OS)	Acer Liquid Z500 (4GB)	Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
Operating system	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
Hardware	Acer Liquid Z500 (4GB)	Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
Chipset	32bit - MediaTek MT6582 (28nm)	64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SM8250 (7nm)
CPU processor	1.3Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A7	Octa-Core, 3 processors: 2.84Ghz Single-Core Kryo 585 2.42Ghz 3-Cores Kryo 585 1.8Ghz Quad-Core Kryo 585
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP2 400Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 650
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	128GB (100GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
Display	Acer Liquid Z500 (4GB)	Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	6.59" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~79.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	391 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 6
Display features	feature not registered	144Hz, 650 nits, HDR10+
Mobile networks	Acer Liquid Z500 (4GB)	Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum download/upload	21/11 Mbps	5000/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band detailsCollapse details
GSM Mhz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (41, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, 5G SA/NSA
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
Calling	Acer Liquid Z500 (4GB)	Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Speakerphone	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Camera	Acer Liquid Z500 (4GB)	Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawidef/2.4125º11mm 5MP macrof/2.0
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.72" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
2ª camera	Acer Liquid Z500 (4GB)	Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.9µm pixel
Multimedia	Acer Liquid Z500 (4GB)	Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
Connectivity	Acer Liquid Z500 (4GB)	Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) Wifi6 + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
Other functions	Acer Liquid Z500 (4GB)	Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
Active noise cancellation	Supported	Supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Ambient Light sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Gesture Hall effect Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Other features	- Colors: White, Aquamarine Green, Gentle Grey - DTS sound - WiFi hotspot	- Colors: Black glare - ROG UI (Republic Of Gamers) - Always-On display - DTS:X stereo speakers (2 amplifiers) - 24-bit/192kHz audio - AeroActive Cooler 3 - WiFi direct, hotspot
Power supply	Acer Liquid Z500 (4GB)	Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
Battery	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Removable)	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2000 mAh	6000 mAh
Charger, watts	Standard charging	30W Fast battery charging 10W Reverse charging USB between devices Quick Charge 3/4 USB Power Delivery 3.0
Talk time autonomy	540 minutes \| 9 hours \| 0.4 day	feature not registered
Standby	30000 minutes \| 500 hours \| 20.8 days	feature not registered
Radiation rate	Acer Liquid Z500 (4GB)	Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered