Acer Liquid Z2
The Acer Liquid Z2 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1, 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
Size3.5" · 110 x 62.5 x 12.3 mm (4.33 x 2.46 x 0.48 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
RAM512MB
Storage4GB
Main Camera3 MP
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 110g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,300 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1 for simple tasks only
✗3 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 165 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2013, February. Released 2013, March
Also Known As
Also available as:Acer Liquid Z2 Dual with dual-SIM card slotsAcer Z120 with MTK 6575M chipset, 1 GHz CPU and PowerVR SGX531 Ultra GPU
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Android 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean)
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
165 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
TFT, 256K colors
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
3 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,300 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
110g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
110 x 62.5 x 12.3 mm (4.33 x 2.46 x 0.48 in)
SIM
Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-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 Z2 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the Acer Liquid Z2 does not have NFC.
Yes, the Acer Liquid Z2 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Acer Liquid Z2 supports dual SIM (Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)).
Yes, the Acer Liquid Z2 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Acer Liquid Z2 ships with Android 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean).
The Acer Liquid Z2 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Acer Liquid Z2 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The Acer Liquid Z2 has 3.0, A2DP.
