Acer Liquid Z3
The Acer Liquid Z3 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6572 (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
Size3.5" · 109 x 60 x 10.4 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 0.41 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
RAM512MB
Storage4GB
Main Camera15 MP
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 120g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,500 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Lower-resolution 165 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMedia consumption
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2013, August. Released 2013, September
Also Known As
Also available as Acer Liquid Z3 Duo with dual-SIM card slots
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
165 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
📷 Camera
Main Camera
15 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,500 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
120g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
109 x 60 x 10.4 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 0.41 in)
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Colors
Rock Black, Classic White
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Acer Liquid Z3 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the Acer Liquid Z3 does not have NFC.
Yes, the Acer Liquid Z3 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Acer Liquid Z3 supports dual SIM (Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)).
Yes, the Acer Liquid Z3 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Acer Liquid Z3 ships with Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean).
The Acer Liquid Z3 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Acer Liquid Z3 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, hotspot.
The Acer Liquid Z3 has 3.0, A2DP, EDR.
