At the launch of the Acer Liquid Jade, Acer also announced its 5.7″ phablet, the Acer Liquid X1.

Acer Liquid X1

 

Acer Liquid X1

5.7″ IPS display, 720×1280 pixels
258 ppi, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
MediaTek MT6592 1.7GHz Octa-Core processor
Mali-450MP Quad-Core GPU, Android 4.4 Kitkat
2GB RAM | 16GB storage, up to 32GB via microSD
13MP | 2MP camera | Single SIM
2,7000 mAh battery
LTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, FM radio
Acer Rapid (Snap shot back button)
8.9mm thick | 160 grams
SRP 19,990.00

 

Acer Liquid X1

Despite its size, the Liquid X1 is relatively easy to hold, because it’s thin and the side edges are curved. But it’s a phablet just the same, meaning, pulling it out of your front pants pocket might not be so easy. But in the movie marathon department, it’s a win.

 

Acer Liquid X1 Speakers

Especially with speakers like this (see above).

 

Acer Liquid X1 Rear Camera

Again, as with the Acer Liquid Jade, the Liquid X1’s rear camera bulges every so slightly.

 

Acer Liquid X1

I didn’t get to spend as much as time with the Liquid X1, unlike with the Liquid Jade. But from the price alone, the Liquid X1 is comparable to the Lenovo Vibe Z. But then the now P20k Vibe Z has a much sharper display owing to its 401 ppi and a full HD resolution. Also, the Vibe Z has a 5MP selfie camera, because that’s standard now. Problem is, the Vibe Z doesn’t have a microSD slot for expanded storage. But then the Liquid X1 is octa-core-powered.

On the up side, that lower resolution display means there’s more battery life for games. You can’t have everything, I guess.

Before you check out Acer’s TRIPLE SIM phone, here are two more phablets to keep in mind: the P12k 6″ ASUS ZenFone 6 and the P7 Kata M2.