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Acer Liquid MT review

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6.4/10
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The Acer Liquid MT currently has an Informr score of 6.4 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 6 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

With a stainless steel back cover and a chrome finish, the Acer Liquid Metal S120 is a handsome smartphone featuring a large, 3.6 inch display generating 480 x 800 pixel resolution. This Android-powered device uses Acer's new Breeze UI and a Qualcomm 800 MHz processor.

The Acer Liquid Metal S120 offers a 5MP camera with LED flash, Hi-Def video record, native YouTube player and full HTML internet browser.

Rounding out the feature set is GPS, Bluetooth 2.1, WiFi, 3.5mm headset jack and memory expansion up to 32GB.

With a talk time up to 8 hours and a standby time up to 450 hours, the Acer Liquid Metal S120 offers is a good-looking phone packing many popular features.


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
800 MHz
Processor
Processor
800 MHz
3.6"
Screen Size
Screen Size
3.6"
5+ MP
Camera
Camera
5+ MP
1500 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


Engadget
Engadget

We didn't have huge expectations for the Acer Liquid mt, so we can't really say we were disappointed by it. The phone performs about as well as you'd expect for a mid-range Android device, and it even manages to punch a bit above its weight when it comes to design and construction. Unfortunately for...

- Donald Melanson , Engadget
Mobile Syrup
Mobile Syrup

Overall, the Liquid Metal is an affordable and durable smartphone, which will be able to attract beginner users looking to make the jump to an Android smartphone.

- Joseph Rizzuto , Mobile Syrup
Pocket-lint
Pocket-lint

So overall the Acer Liquid Metal is a good device. We’re impressed with the level of customisation that Acer have undertaken - it makes it distinctive with the added addition that if you want to revert back to standard Android you can in a flash.There are a few quirks, a few areas where we&rsq...

- Chris Hall, Pocket-lint
PhoneArena
PhoneArena

To wrap it all up, we have to say that with the Acer Liquid Metal is the best handset the Taiwanese have made so far. We really wanted to give it a higher score because of its curved ergonomic design, which makes it comfortable to operate, the slick metallic battery cover, the cool LED notification...

- PhoneArena Team, PhoneArena
Digital Versus
Digital Versus

The Liquid Metal is a very good value mid-range Android smartphone. We preferred its impressive battery life and its practical interface to its design which, quite frankly, is more plasticky than the phone's name suggests!

- Florence Legrand , Digital Versus


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


If your Liquid MT 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
3.6"

The Acer Liquid MT's screen size is 3.6 inches with x pixels resolution.

Processor
800 MHz

There is a Qualcomm MSM 7230 800 MHz processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on proprietary operating system firmware.

Camera
5+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 5+ MP camera.

There's no secondary front camera.

Storage
No

Internal memory is No. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
1500mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 1500 mAh battery. Acer's performance ratings are 19 days standby time, 660 minutes.

Liquid MT Specs

Overview
Release Date November 30, 2010
Regions Available USA
Operating System No

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Processor Qualcomm MSM 7230 800 MHz
Internal Storage No
RAM 512 MB
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
Noise Cancellation No
SAR Head: 0.768 W/kg
Body: 1.33 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Data Cable, Headset, Manual, Standard Battery
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA 14.4, HSUPA
Mobile / Cellular Data
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling No
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) No
SIM card size
Yes
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG Support No
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth 2.1
Bluetooth Profiles No
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot No
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB)
NFC No
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
5+ Megapixels
Zoom
Yes
Flash
Yes
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Image stabilization, Smile detection
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, XviD
Video Recording Parameters
HD (1280 x 720 pixels), 30 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (TFT)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution x pixels
Pixel Density Unknown
Size 3.6 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer
Multi-Touch No
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Acer UI 4.0 Breeze
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 1500 mAh
Removable Battery Yes
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging No
Video Playback Time Unknown
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Up to 660 minutes
Standby Time Up to 19 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Colors Brown, Aluminum Silver
Dimensions [H x W x D] 11.5 x 6.3 x 1.4 cm (4.5 x 2.5 x 0.6 in)
Weight 135 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Yes
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key No
Home Key No
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
More
Additional Information Messaging: SMS, MMS
ROM: 512MB
Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDA: Yes
Graphics: Yes
Themes: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: No
Voicemail Key: Yes
Multiple Numbers Per Contact: Email address, Other fields
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange
PC Synchronization: Yes
Java Application: Yes
Audio Formats: MP3, eAAC+, WAV, QCP
Video Playback Formats: H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, XviD
Custom Ringtones: No
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Haptic Feedback: Yes
Data Tethering: Yes
Wi-fi Encryption: WPA2
Games: Yes
Apps: Downloadable, Pre-installed
Included Software / Apps: -
Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Calculator, Weather, Maps, NotePad

Other Names (AKA): Acer Liquid Metal S120
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