Acer Liquid Z3 Pro Reviews

The Acer Liquid Z3 Duo is a low-budget smartphone and this is noticeable. The design is plain and simple but the color choice is quite extensive. The workmanship is good and the second SIM slot gives the user a lot more options. The display does not have a very high resolution, but it is quite bright and offers strong contrast. Acer aims the Z3 at buyers looking for a cheap smartphone for making calls or sending messages, although it seems they are prioritizing messenger programs and social media platforms over traditional telephone calls. The performance is not great, but it is sufficient for everyday use with the Google Android OS, which is available in an updated version. Price-conscious buyers, who are satisfied with the most basic of smartphone qualities, should pick this smartphone up without a second thought.

It may feel like we're repeating ourselves, but we made every effort to look at the Acer Liquid Z3 in perspective. The $130 odd price tag has definitely had a profound effect on how we look at the Z3, and we were definitely left impressed with the build quality of the device. Overall performance and battery life are great for its class, though these have largely come at the price of a quality display – a big minus for the Z3, even at that price. The Acer Liquid Z3 won't win any beauty awards, but it feels refined and dependable – it's certainly capable of carrying its own weight if you're looking for a primary device on the cheap, though it would also make a perfect work/secondary phone, especially the dual-SIM version. And as for the competition, the Liquid Z3 proves to be a worthy contender. There are, of course, devices like the Nokia Lumia 520, the LG L4 II and even the HTC Desire 200, though the latter two are still stuck in the single-core age and carry a heftier price tag in comparison. Unfortunately, at least for now, the Acer Liquid Z3 is only available in select European markets. Those include Belgium, the Netherlands, Ukraine, France, Spain, UK, Italy, Germany and Russia, and we've had no word on whether Acer is planning on expanding its reach.