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ZTE Avid 4G (N9120) vs Acer Liquid S2 (S520)

Side by side comparison between ZTE Avid 4G vs Acer Liquid S2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Acer Liquid S2 X ZTE Avid 4G (N9120) 02Points
ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1730
mAh

(Removable)

vs
24Points Acer Liquid S2 (S520) Compare ZTE Avid 4G X
Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Acer Liquid S2 (S520)

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!

Avid 4G (N9120)} 2 Advantages ZTE Avid 4G (N9120) vs Liquid S2 (S520)} 24 Advantages Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
+149 grams (5.22 ounces)55%
Lighter		vs231 grams (8.09 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core114%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2.29GB available)vs+16GB (12GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)vs+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)32%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x800 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+367 PPI58%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"vs+6"50%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 13MP164%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Quad-LED flashAdvantage
The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 2.1MP6 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Supportedvs+4K UHD (3840x2160)Advantage
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 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSvs+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1730 mAhvs+3300 mAh91%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
16 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
4G LTE
100 Mbps
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
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ModelAvid 4G (N9120)Liquid S2 (S520)
Other model namesZTE Avid 4G for MetroPCS, ZTE N9120Acer Liquid S520, Acer S520, Acer Hamingway
Country or region availableUSA
USA		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandZTEAcer
Release date12/20/201212/1/2013
Depth11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)65.5 x 124 millimeters (2.58 x 4.88 in)86 x 166 millimeters (3.39 x 6.54 in)
Weight149 grams (5.22 ounces)231 grams (8.09 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~56.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI367 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8960 Lite32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Krait (Dual-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR22GB LPDDR3
Internal storage4GB (2.29GB available)16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DOUMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 1700/2100LTE Cat3 800/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels4160x3120 pixels
Video recording (primary)Supported4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashQuad-LED 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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Full HD (1920x1080)
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

ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1730 mAh3300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4 hoursfeature not registered
Standby260 hours (10.8 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Built-in digital compass
• Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
• Touch focus
• 4G Mobile hotspot
Java framework		• Colors: Black, Red
• Acer Float UI
• DTS sound enhancement

☢️ Radiation rate

ZTE Avid 4G (N9120)Acer Liquid S2 (S520)
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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