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Acer Liquid S1 review

6.4/10 AVG.
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Acer Liquid S1
Acer Liquid S1
Acer Liquid S1
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6.4/10
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The Acer Liquid S1 currently has an Informr score of 6.4 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 3 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
1.5 GHz
Processor
Processor
1.5 GHz
5.7"
Screen Size
Screen Size
5.7"
8+ MP
Camera
Camera
8+ MP
2400 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


Mobile Syrup
Mobile Syrup

The Acer Liquid S1 is the company’s most expensive unlocked smartphone currently available, but other than its size lacks a compelling reason to select it over the cheaper, faster and more up-to-date Moto G LTE.

- Daniel Bader, Mobile Syrup
Coolsmartphone
Coolsmartphone

The Acer Liquid S1 is a great big phone with a reasonable spec and a reasonable price. Especially for the Dual SIM version. You get a lot of features that all work well. If you travel a lot and like the idea of a huge oversized phone then this might be the one for you. You’ll need to be prepar...

- James Pearce, Coolsmartphone
PhoneArena
PhoneArena

If you are just looking for a good value-for-money phablet, we'd suggest the Huawei Ascend Mate, with its record large battery and stellar call quality, all for about the price of the Liquid S1. Alternatively, you can splurge a hundred more and get the Galaxy Note II, whose dimensions and performanc...

- Daniel P., PhoneArena


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Common Questions


Acer backs up the Liquid S1 with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.


If your Liquid S1 has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Acer support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Acer's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.



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Screen Size
5.7"

The Acer Liquid S1's screen size is 5.7 inches with 720 x 1280 pixels resolution.

Processor
1.5 GHz

There is a Quad core 1.5 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on the Android 4.2 Jelly Bean operating system (OS).

Camera
8+ MP

You can take photos with the phone's onboard 8+ MP camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera with 2+ megapixels resolution.

Storage
8 GB

Internal memory is 8 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
2400mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 2400 mAh battery.

Liquid S1 Specs

Overview
Release Date September 30, 2013
Regions Available Canada, United Kingdom
Operating System Android 4.2 Jelly Bean

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Processor Quad core 1.5 GHz
Internal Storage 8 GB
RAM 1 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
Noise Cancellation No
SAR Unknown
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Manual, Standard Battery
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA
Mobile / Cellular Data
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling Unknown
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Unknown
SIM card size
Yes
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG Support No
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth Yes
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot Unknown
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB)
NFC Unknown
Data Tethering Compatibility Unknown
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
8+ Megapixels
Zoom
Yes
Flash
Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Geotagging, Smile detection, Voice activation
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
2+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (TFT)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution 720 x 1280 pixels
Pixel Density 258 pixels
Size 5.7 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Digital Compass
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touch screen
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 2400 mAh
Removable Battery Yes
Wireless Charging No
Fast Charging No
Video Playback Time Unknown
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Unknown
Standby Time Unknown
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Plastic
Colors White, Matte Black
Dimensions [H x W x D]
Weight 195 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack Yes
External Speakers Yes
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key Unknown
Home Key Yes
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
More
Additional Information Messaging: SMS, MMS, Google Talk
Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDA: Yes
Graphics: Wallpapers
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Zoom / Magnification: Yes
Screen Orientation Lock: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: Yes
Voice Commands: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Multiple Numbers Per Contact: Email address, Other fields
Contact Groups: Yes
Voice Activated Dialing: Yes
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange
PC Synchronization: Yes
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: Yes
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Haptic Feedback: Yes
Games: Downloadable
Apps: Downloadable
Included Software / Apps: -
Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Calculator, Maps, Voice Memos / Recorder

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