Acer Liquid S1
The Acer Liquid S1 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2013).
2013 · Entry-level · Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.7" · 163 x 83 x 9.6 mm (6.42 x 3.27 x 0.38 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
RAM1GB
Storage8GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,400 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2013, June. Released 2013, August
Also Known As
Also available as Acer Liquid S1 Duo with dual-SIM card slots
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
OS
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), Float UI
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
258 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,400 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Po 2400 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
195g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
163 x 83 x 9.6 mm (6.42 x 3.27 x 0.38 in)
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-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
🔊 Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Acer Liquid S1 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the Acer Liquid S1 does not have NFC.
Yes, the Acer Liquid S1 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Acer Liquid S1 supports dual SIM (Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)).
Yes, the Acer Liquid S1 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Yes, the Acer Liquid S1 has stereo speakers.
The Acer Liquid S1 ships with Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), Float UI.
The Acer Liquid S1 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Acer Liquid S1 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The Acer Liquid S1 has 4.0, A2DP, LE.
