Acer Liquid E3
The Acer Liquid E3 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2014).
2014 · Lower-mid-range · Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.7" · 136 x 68 x 9 mm (5.35 x 2.68 x 0.35 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
RAM1GB
Storage4GB
Main Camera13 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓4.7" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 134g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,500 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2014, February. Released 2014, April
Also Known As
Also known as Liquid E3 E380Available as Acer Liquid E3 Duo with dual-SIM card slots
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
OS
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
312 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,500 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
134g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
136 x 68 x 9 mm (5.35 x 2.68 x 0.35 in)
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
📶 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
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Acer Liquid E3 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the Acer Liquid E3 does not have NFC.
Yes, the Acer Liquid E3 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Acer Liquid E3 supports dual SIM (Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)).
Yes, the Acer Liquid E3 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Acer Liquid E3 ships with Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean).
The Acer Liquid E3 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Acer Liquid E3 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The Acer Liquid E3 has 4.0, A2DP.
