Acer Liquid E1 Pro Reviews

There are not many dual SIM devices on the market so far, but does this indicate a purchase recommendation for the Acer Liquid E1? Well, first off we have the bright, high-contrast IPS display, which offers a sharp and colorful image. The good application performance and the decent battery life are definitely on the plus side. We liked the clever dual SIM integration the most, which also offers a variety of customization options. The stereo sound and the not so stable display glass are neither bad nor outstanding. We did not like the mediocre workmanship, in particular the back cover and the gaps. The average camera module was also not impressive. All of this has lowered our impression rating a bit. The Acer Liquid E1 is a good choice for those seeking dual SIM functionality and a reasonably priced, yet good all-round device in the entry segment below 200 Euros (~$263). We advise those interested to have a look at the other devices in the review as well.

The Acer Liquid E1 delivers fine in a lot of aspects for its sub-$300 price – it has decent design and screen panel, and has good call quality, as well as stereo speakers. The drawbacks are the subpar camera results, weakling processor, and the quiet sound output from the dual speaker system for a phone that brags an extra speaker. The dual SIM version we had is worth a try as it lets you hook up to two carrier networks at once, and delivers the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean experience as well as the rest of the dual SIM competition here. Competitors are Galaxy S Duos or the HTC Desire V, which, however, have smaller screens, as well as for a more direct clash the LG Optimus L7 Dual is arriving, with higher camera resolution and better processor. As for the basic single SIM Acer Liquid E1, the competition in this $200 and change segment is vast and furious – the LG Optimus L9 comes to mind, with IPS screen and larger battery, or the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Express, with the same screen size, but AMOLED technology and more internal memory.