Acer Liquid S2
The Acer Liquid S2 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2013).
2013 · Lower-mid-range · Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size6" · 166 x 86.2 x 9 mm (6.54 x 3.39 x 0.35 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
RAM2GB
Storage16GB
Main Camera13 MP · Quad-LED ring flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓6" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,300 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗Heavy at 229g — noticeable in pocket over long periods
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2013, August. Released 2013, December
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400
OS
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
RAM
2GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
368 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
3,300 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
229g
On the heavier side — noticeable in pocket
Dimensions
166 x 86.2 x 9 mm (6.54 x 3.39 x 0.35 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
🔊 Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Acer Liquid S2 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Acer Liquid S2 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the Acer Liquid S2 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Acer Liquid S2 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM.
Yes, the Acer Liquid S2 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Yes, the Acer Liquid S2 has stereo speakers.
The Acer Liquid S2 ships with Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean).
The Acer Liquid S2 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Acer Liquid S2 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot.
The Acer Liquid S2 has 4.0, A2DP.
