Acer Liquid Z500
The Acer Liquid Z500 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2014).
2014 · Lower-mid-range · Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 145 x 73 x 8.8 mm (5.71 x 2.87 x 0.35 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
RAM1GB | 2GB
Storage16GB | 4GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 150g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6582 (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
2014, September. Released 2014, Septeber
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
RAM
1GB | 2GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
294 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
150g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
145 x 73 x 8.8 mm (5.71 x 2.87 x 0.35 in)
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Colors
Aquamarine Green, Sandy Silver, Titanium Black
📶 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 Z500 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the Acer Liquid Z500 does not have NFC.
Yes, the Acer Liquid Z500 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Acer Liquid Z500 supports dual SIM (Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)).
Yes, the Acer Liquid Z500 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Yes, the Acer Liquid Z500 has stereo speakers.
The Acer Liquid Z500 ships with Android 4.4.2 (KitKat).
The Acer Liquid Z500 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Acer Liquid Z500 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The Acer Liquid Z500 has 4.0, A2DP, EDR.
