Acer India, one of the largest PC vendors in the country, today stepped into the growing smartphone market with the launch of its latest range of two internationally acclaimed smartphone models under the Acer Liquid Z Series – the Liquid Z630s with beautiful aesthetics, smooth touch and the Liquid Z530, a sleek 5-inch smartphone with IPS screen and a slew of great features with curved design. With the launch of these smartphones, Acer joins the ‘Make-in-India’ club with both smartphones set to be manufactured at their new facility in Pondicherry. Acer India also announced a strategic tie-up with Flipkart, one of India’s largest online marketplaces. As part of the tie-up, Flipkart.com will exclusively retail these two smartphone models in India.
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Announcing the launch of the smartphones in India, S.T. Liew, President, Smart Products Business Group, Acer Inc said, “At Acer we are conscious of the world getting faster and demanding more from life in every way. Their dependence on technology is growing and so we want to make their lives simpler and enriching. Therefore, while the Liquid Z630s appeals to the elegant, beauty conscious and highly social user, the Liquid Z530 is more suited to the youth who demands to remain connected round the clock. Its ‘Always Ready Everywhere’ capability helps users to multi-task between work and entertainment. All this comes sealed with the promise of quality from the Acer brand name. He also added, “Keeping in par with the Indian government’s Make-in-India initiative, we are excited to announce that these smartphones will be manufactured locally in India. The plant will be operational by December 2015 and will have production capacity of over 1 lakh phones per month. As the demand for the smartphones increase, the investment and production capacity of the plant will also be scaled up appropriately.
Sandeep Karwa, Director Retail, Flipkart.com said, “Smartphones are one of the fastest growing segments for Flipkart.com with customers becoming more feature and value conscious. Acer is globally known for its performance and smart computing systems, they are now entering the Indian smartphone market and we are happy to partner with them in this journey. At Flipkart.com, we are constantly on the lookout for offering our customers great value buys and Acer smartphones are a valuable addition to our smartphone category.”
“Having witnessed success in the PC space where we are currently No. 4 in India, our entry into the smartphones category is a strategic move that reinforces our commitment to lead technology and innovation across the four screens. The number of consumers adopting smarter, wireless technology in the country is on the rise and we anticipate a huge increase in smartphone users,” said Harish Kohli, Managing Director, Acer India.
Liquid Z630s – Big on Power and Size
Powered by the 64-bit, octa-core 1.3GHz MediaTek MT6735 processor the 5.5-inch Liquid Z630s (measuring 156.3 x 77.5 8.9 mm) Android 5.1 handset is ideal for those looking to create, share and enjoy digital content on the go, enabled by 3GB RAM and a standard 32GB of internal memory. It packs a 4000 mAh battery ensuring lasting performance from every charge. A HD Zero Air Gap screen with IPS technology extends to house the 8MP wide view angle front lens (capable of 1080p video recording) as well as the 8MP auto-focus rear camera (capable of 1080p video). Connectivity comes through its Cat4 LTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, and Bluetooth 4.0 with LE connectivity.
The updated Acer Liquid UI is designed to be more consumer friendly than ever before. Key apps have been designed as “Float Apps” taking up only a portion of the screen so users can see and interact with the desktop below. This feature is available for maps, browser, notes, calendar and more, along with “Float Caller” which lets an incoming call pop up as a mini window for the user to choose whether to answer or reply with quick messages without interrupting the current session completely.
The Liquid Z630s is also equipped with AcerEXTEND which connects wirelessly to a compatible laptop or PC and lets you view the phone’s home screen in a phone-shaped emulator box on the computer. Enabling functions like webpage and document sharing, full screening, drag and drop organization, messaging, typing and simplifies managing files and switching from personal to professional mode using the same device.
The Liquid Z630s will be available for flash purchase only on 12th November, 2015 for those who pre-register between 5th November, 2015 and 11th November, 2015.
Liquid Z530 – Perfect Selfie Smartphone
Powered by the 64-bit, quad-core 1.3GHz MediaTek MT6735 processor, the 5-inch Liquid Z530 (measuring 144 x 70.3 x 8.9 mm) Android 5.1 phone is an intelligent device for those serious about their selfies. Focusing on sharp display and quality images and supported by 2GB RAM and 16GB storage, the Vivid Color display; 84 degree wide-angle front facing 8MP selfie lens; Cat4 LTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 EDR connectivity; Acer QuickTouch controls and ergonomic design all contribute to this social media optimized phone.
The Android 5.1 handset features a HD IPS screen with Zero Air Gap to ensure bright rendering of color. Photo enhancements presented by Gourmet Mode for food photographers automatically adjusts color temperature and style for pictures of dishes; Touch to capture for focusing and capturing photos with just one touch; Smile Shutter to capture smiles as they happen and much more. Also featuring the Acer Liquid UI, the handset is designed for anyone looking to explore the real benefits of carrying a camera with them wherever they go.
The Liquid Z530 expresses the great sense of ease and convenience by its slim and slight design. Covering by various curved elements with the slender body design, Liquid Z530 is comfortable in-hand fit. With hairline-brush rear, the Liquid Z530 is not only attractive, but durable. The curved metallic middle frame is sleek, modern, and visually compelling for making Liquid Z530 looks thinner and lighter.
Innovations such as Acer BluelightShield which controls users’ exposure of blue light from the screen and DTS Studio Sound™ gives high-quality audio performance for music and movies. Phone fans will appreciate exposure control which allows adjustment of exposure and focus independently to get clear and bright shots, and Bright Magic photo that ensures selfies are always presented in the best lighting conditions. Other user features through the range include the Acer QuickMode user interface which provides three customized layout options designed for specific groups of users – Standard Mode for those familiar with a smartphones; Easy Mode for those who are just learning; and Basic Mode that offers a range of protective options for kids. On top of Basic Mode, these handsets all offer Kids Center, a protected environment with parental control. Helping people get the most out of all these features is the Acer Aid Kit, a set of three tools that monitors the phone’s performance, manage battery life, and run the backup and restore center.
| Z530 | Redmi Prime | Moto E (2nd Gen) | |
| 6999 | 6999 | 6999 | |
| IN the Box | USB Cable, Charger, Handset, Battery, Earphone, User Guide and Warranty Card | USB Cable, Charger, Handset, Battery, QSG and Warranty Card | Charger, Handset with Built-in Battery, QSG and Warranty Card, Headset |
| Rear Camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | 5 MP |
| Front Camera | 8 MP | 2 MP | 0.3 MP |
| Size | 5 inch | 4.7 inch | 4.5 inch |
| Battery | Li-Polymer, 2420 mAh | Li-Ion Polymer, 2200 mAh | Li-Ion Polymer, 2390 mAh |
| Processor | 1.3 GHz Quad Core | 1.2 GHz Quad Core | 1.2 GHz Quad Core |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM, 16 GB ROM | 2 GB RAM, 16 GB ROM | 1 GB RAM, 8 GB ROM |
Pricing and Availability
The Acer Liquid Z630s will be available in India priced at Rs. 10,999/- on Flipkart.com.
The Acer Liquid Z530 will be available in India priced at Rs. 6,999/- on Flipkart.com
Prashant Chaudhary
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