Acer Liquid Z530
The Acer Liquid Z530 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2015).
2015 · Lower-mid-range · Android 5.1 (Lollipop)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 144 x 70.3 x 8.9 mm (5.67 x 2.77 x 0.35 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
RAM1GB | 2GB
Storage16GB | 8GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 145g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,420 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6735 (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
2015, September. Released 2015, October
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
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
2,420 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2420 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
145g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
144 x 70.3 x 8.9 mm (5.67 x 2.77 x 0.35 in)
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-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 Z530 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
No, the Acer Liquid Z530 does not have NFC.
Yes, the Acer Liquid Z530 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
Yes, the Acer Liquid Z530 supports dual SIM (Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)).
Yes, the Acer Liquid Z530 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Acer Liquid Z530 ships with Android 5.1 (Lollipop).
The Acer Liquid Z530 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Acer Liquid Z530 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The Acer Liquid Z530 has 4.0, A2DP.
