It’s been a while since we have seen an Acer smartphone in Canada but that is about to change. The company yesterday announced its return to our country with three unlocked smartphones. The Acer Liquid S1 is aimed at “on-the-go professionals and power users” while the Acer Liquid Z5 and Acer Liquid Z3 will slot in as Acer’s mid-range and entry-level entries.
“We’re excited to expand our global smartphone presence by delivering several of our new unlocked Liquid smartphone models to potential customers in Canada,” said Hugo Hernandez, vice president, Acer America Smartphone Business Group. “We’re certain that customers in Canada will appreciate that Acer’s Liquid series smartphones look as good as they perform and aren’t locked into any one wireless carrier or plan, providing customers with more options. They are sleek and intuitive, combining appealing aesthetics, comfortable ergonomics and practical features that help users manage and make the most of their personal and professional life.”
Acer Liquid S1 specifications
- Processor: Quad core (1.5GHz × 4)
- Operating system: Google Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
- Cellular connectivity: HSPA+42Mbps
- Other connectivity: GPS, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi
- Display: 5.7-inch HD (720×1280)
- RAM: 1GB
- Internal storage: 8GB
- External storage: MicroSD cards
- Rear-facing camera: 8MP AF with LED flash
- Front-facing camera: 2MP AF
- Battery: 2,400mAh
- Dimensions: 162.6 × 81.3 × 10.2 millimeters
- Weight: 181 grams
- Colours: Black
- Other: DTS Studio Sound
The mid-range entry, the Acer Liquid Z5, borrows a bit from LG and puts an AcerRAPID™ button on the back below the camera. It can “unlock and/or wake up the screen, launch the camera, take a picture, launch apps and pick up phone calls intuitively.”
Acer Liquid Z5 specifications
- Processor: Dual-core 1.3GHz MediaTek
- Operating system: Google Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
- Cellular connectivity: HSPA+42Mbps
- Display: 5-inch FWVGA (480×854)
- RAM: 512MB
- Internal storage: 4GB
- External storage: MicroSD cards
- Rear-facing camera: 5MP AF with f/2.4 aperture and LED flash
- Front-facing camera: None
- Dimensions: 114.8 × 73.7× 7.6 millimeters
- Weight: 136 grams
- Colours: White, Grey
As for the Acer Liquid Z3, it is clearly an entry-level device. Acer sees it as an ideal device for children, seniors and budget-minded customers.
Acer Liquid Z3 specifications
- Processor: Dual-core 1GHz MediaTek
- Operating system: Google Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
- Cellular connectivity: HSPA+21Mbps
- Display: 3.5-inch HVGA (320×480)
- RAM: 512MB
- Internal storage: 4GB
- External storage: MicroSD cards
- Rear-facing camera: 3MP
- Front-facing camera: None
- Dimensions: 109.22 × 61 × 10.2 millimeters
- Weight: 136 grams
- Colours: Black, White, Pink, Blue, Yellow
The Acer Liquid S1 will sell for CA$379 unlocked. The Acer Liquid Z5 and Liquid Z3 will sell for CA$199 and CA$119 respectively. All three will be available at retailers nationwide.
Source : Acer