Acer Liquid S2

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 21 expert reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

10
Average:

4
Bad:

5

Pros:

No frills performance.
Beautiful display.
Distinctive design.

Cons:

Priced the same as better models out there.
Camera disappoints at several fronts.

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Last revision on April 16, 2015

Reviewers Liked

No frills performance
Beautiful display
Distinctive design
Stock Android
Fast performance
Memory can be increased up to 128 GB
Bright FullHD display with strong contrast
UltraHD camera
AcWLAN
Good speaker positioning
Snapdragon power

Reviewers Didn't Like

Priced the same as better models out there
Camera disappoints at several fronts
Seriously bulky
Internal memory could have been larger
Poor coverage of frequencies in the data networks
Modest, slow GPS reception
Pressure sensitive case
No video out
Heavy when using with one hand
Integrated battery

Expert reviews and ratings

The Acer Liquid S2 is a great big phone with lots of features and good core specs. However, its large size means it’s a little tricky to handle at times and some elements lack a little care and attention.

By TrustedReviews on May 19, 2014

The main thing to consider with the Acer Liquid S2 is whether you can put up with its weighty build. Otherwise, this phablet is very nice to use, with a good-quality screen, sharp responses, smooth running and great multimedia performances. The camera...

By DigitalVersus on May 15, 2014

Acer's first crack at a premium phablet comes with good intentions, delivering great specs and results in some areas but left wanting in others.This mixed bag means it struggles to create the impact it will need to succeed against stiff...

By What Hi-Fi? on April 29, 2014

The 6in smartphone has impressive screen quality and processing power, but is let down by its...

By V3.co.uk on April 01, 2014

PC MAKER Acer isn't a big name in smartphones, with the firm struggling to gain much traction due to competition from Samsung, Sony and HTC, which continue to dominate the Android smartphone...

By The Inquirer on March 24, 2014

When I reviewed the Liquid S1 Duo, I noted that it was let down by a low capacity battery and lack of internal memory. Both those issues have been addressed this time round, though 16GB, while double the storage of the S1, is arguably not enough for...

By IT Pro Portal on February 03, 2014

In review: Acer Liquid S2. Test model provided by Acer Deutschland. Although the Liquid S2 could not take the throne, this Phablet is a success. The bright display with strong contrast is instantly amiable. The brightness sensor could use some work...

By NotebookCheck on January 30, 2014

First revealed in Berlin last year, Acer's six-inch Liquid S2 is one of the first handsets that can film 4k video. Along with the Full HD screen and great range of specs, it's got everything in place to take on the big boys of the phablet world.Although...

By Recombu on January 13, 2014

Looking for a low-cost phablet that brings the big screen experience with a cheaper price bracket? Without doubt the mid-range market is fiercely contested by all the major manufacturers and in the case of the Acer Liquid S2 and the Nokia Lumia 1320,...

By techview.co on June 23, 2014

The headline feature is that its 166mm x 86mm x 9mm body takes 4K video with its 13-megapixel camera. This means you can create videos that are similar in quality to those made with a DSLR camera, which tends to be the gold standard for amateur (and some...

By howtospendit.ft.com on May 08, 2014

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