Acer Liquid E1
The Acer Liquid E1 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2013).
2013 · Entry-level · Android 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.5" · 132 x 68.5 x 9.9 mm (5.20 x 2.70 x 0.39 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
RAM1GB
Storage4GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓4.5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 130g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,760 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2013, January. Released 2013, March
Also Known As
Also available as Acer Liquid E1 Dual with dual SIM card slot
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
OS
Android 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean)
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
245 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,760 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 1760 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
130g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
132 x 68.5 x 9.9 mm (5.20 x 2.70 x 0.39 in)
SIM
Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
NFC
Yes (single sim model only)
🔊 Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Acer Liquid E1 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
Yes, the Acer Liquid E1 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the Acer Liquid E1 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Acer Liquid E1 supports dual SIM (Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)).
Yes, the Acer Liquid E1 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Yes, the Acer Liquid E1 has stereo speakers.
The Acer Liquid E1 ships with Android 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean).
The Acer Liquid E1 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Acer Liquid E1 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The Acer Liquid E1 has 3.0, A2DP, EDR.
