Acerone Liquid S162E4 review
Buy this only if you absolutely need dual SIM on a tight budget and can live with a dim, soft display and slow performance. Otherwise, spend the same money on a budget phone with a 1080p screen and a faster chip.
This review is based on Acer’s published specifications and public benchmark data for the Acerone Liquid S162E4, and the rating is spec-based. GoSolo does not physically test devices; where we estimate real-world behaviour such as battery life or charge time, we say so. How we rate phones.
Overview
The Acer Liquid S162E4 is a budget Android phone built for basics: messaging, browsing, casual social media use, and daytime photos. The 720p display is dim in sunlight, the MT6765 chip handles light tasks but chokes on demanding games, and you are paying for an oversized screen without the pixel density to justify it.
Design and Build
At 210 g and 9 mm thick, the Liquid S162E4 sits between a pocket phone and a phablet. Gorilla Glass 5 protects the front, but the plastic back and frame offer no water or dust resistance—a notable gap for a 2025 release. The design is straightforward and unremarkable; it does not stand out against competitors at this price, and the industrial feel reflects the cost-cutting at every level.
Display
Here is where the phone's limits become clear. A 720p panel stretched across 6.52 inches yields just 269 ppi, making text noticeably soft at arm's length. The 350-nit brightness is adequate indoors but dims badly in direct sunlight; outdoor navigation or video calls in daylight become a squint-and-guess affair. IPS LCD is reliable, but the resolution and brightness combo makes this screen feel like a 2020 budget device, not a 2025 release. For the screen size alone, 1080p is now table stakes; 720p here is a cost decision that will annoy you daily.
Performance
The Mediatek MT6765 is an entry-level chip, and it shows. Messaging apps, email, social media, and light web browsing run smoothly, but multitasking with heavy apps causes stutters. Gaming is where the ceiling drops: casual titles like Candy Crush run fine, but anything demanding—think Fortnite or PUBG—will lag noticeably or refuse to run at playable settings. The PowerVR GE8320 GPU and 4GB RAM are insufficient for 2025, when rivals at this price have moved to more capable chipsets. Video playback caps at 1080p, which is fine for YouTube but limiting if you ever shoot or edit locally.
Camera
A 16MP sensor with autofocus and LED flash handles daylight snapshots adequately and is fine for social media posts. Colors are neutral, and detail is acceptable in good light. Low-light performance is weak—expect noise and loss of sharpness in interiors or evening shots. The 5MP selfie camera is purely functional. Video tops out at 1080p, which is standard for this class but misses the 4K that budget phones elsewhere are now offering. There is nothing wrong with the camera for basic use, but it does not outpace rivals or offer any reason to choose this phone over a competitor with the same sensor.
Battery and Charging
The 5000 mAh battery is the phone's genuine strength. Light to moderate daily use—messaging, browsing, social apps—stretches easily past a full day, and you can often get 1.5 days of casual tasks. Charging speed is not listed in the spec sheet, which suggests it is slow; USB Type-C 2.0 hints at older charging tech. For a 5000 mAh battery in 2025, fast charging (30W+) is now expected at mid-range prices; the absence of any mention is a red flag.
Software and Connectivity
Android 14 is current and secure. LTE bands cover most regions, dual-band Wi-Fi 5 is reliable, and Bluetooth 5.0 connects peripherals without drama. The fingerprint sensor on the side works as a biometric unlock option. Dual nano-SIM is useful for travelers or those juggling work and personal numbers. There is no 5G, which is not a dealbreaker for a budget phone but leaves it behind peers who offer it at similar prices. The microSDXC slot (shared with a SIM) lets you expand storage, a practical addition for 64GB base memory.
Value and Verdict
The Liquid S162E4 sits in a crowded bottom tier where too many equally capable rivals exist. It is not offensively bad, but it does not excel at anything except battery endurance and dual SIM. The 720p screen is a mistake at this size in 2025, and the MT6765 is slow for everyday multitasking. You could find better performance, a higher-resolution display, or faster charging at the same or lower price from brands with stronger supply chains in your region. This phone makes sense only if you need a second device, dual SIM is critical, or you have access to a very aggressive price that undercuts local alternatives.
Verdict
Buy this only if you absolutely need dual SIM on a tight budget and can live with a dim, soft display and slow performance. Otherwise, spend the same money on a budget phone with a 1080p screen and a faster chip.
- 5000 mAh battery easily covers a full day of moderate use
- Dual SIM slots let you run two numbers on one device
- 3.5mm headphone jack and FM radio are present (rare these days)
- Gorilla Glass 5 front is solid protection for the screen
- 720p resolution on a 6.52-inch screen is noticeably soft; text at normal reading distance looks fuzzy
- 350 nits brightness is difficult to read in direct sunlight, a real problem for a phone this size
- MT6765 and 4GB RAM struggle with anything beyond casual games and basic multitasking
Acerone Liquid S162E4 Key Specifications
The essentials at a glance. See the full spec sheet.
| Released | 2025, March 25 |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.52 inches, 102.6 cm2 (~80.7% screen-to-body ratio), IPS LCD, 350 nits (typ) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density) |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6765 (12 nm) |
| RAM & storage | 64GB 4GB RAM |
| Main camera | 16 MP, (wide), AF |
| Selfie camera | 5 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Software | Android 14 |
| Dimensions | 165.4 x 76.9 x 9 mm (6.51 x 3.03 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 210 g (7.41 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| NFC | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Acerone Liquid S162E4 FAQ
Common questions, answered from the spec sheet.
Does the Acerone Liquid S162E4 support 5G?
No. The Acerone Liquid S162E4 tops out at GSM / HSPA / LTE, without 5G.
What chipset does the Acerone Liquid S162E4 use?
The Acerone Liquid S162E4 runs on the Mediatek MT6765 (12 nm).
What display does the Acerone Liquid S162E4 have?
A 6.52 inches, 102.6 cm2 (~80.7% screen-to-body ratio) IPS LCD, 350 nits (typ), 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density).
How big is the Acerone Liquid S162E4 battery?
The Acerone Liquid S162E4 has a 5000 mAh battery.
Does the Acerone Liquid S162E4 have NFC?
No, the Acerone Liquid S162E4 does not list NFC support.
Does the Acerone Liquid S162E4 support a microSD card?
Yes, the Acerone Liquid S162E4 supports expandable storage (microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)).
Does the Acerone Liquid S162E4 have a headphone jack?
Yes, the Acerone Liquid S162E4 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
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