One of the most prominent names in the laptop and pc market is Acer, and now the company is set to depart the Indian smartphone industry. Company has officially said that it will come up with new Acer smartphones in India on March 25 and will be available through Amazon. We will see two potential models, Acerone Liquid S162E4, and Acerone Liquid S272E4, which are both coming to the budget to mid range segment with the competitively priced specs.
These new Acer smartphones come with MediaTek Helio processor, Android 14, large batteries, Corning Gorilla Glass protection and much more that will try to provide a good level of performance and price for users in general. Such devices will be interesting as we take a closer look at what they could bring to the table.
Acer’s Return to the Smartphone Market
Acer’s history in the smartphone industry isn’t new given it has launched Android based devices under its Liquid series. Although, the brand has been back in India with its upcoming phone line up.
Acer will contract with Indkal Technologies to manufacture and distribute Acer brand smartphones in India. These new smartphones are expected to be priced between ₹15,000 to ₹25,000, and hence will probably cater to the budget conscious consumers as well as the mid range market for devices that they can rely on.
Expected Models: Acerone Liquid S162E4 and Liquid S272E4
Despite that, Acer has not officially given the names of the models they will be bringing out, with only previous listings on the Acerpure website indicating that the new Acer smartphones may be the Acerone Liquid S162E4 and Acerone Liquid S272E4.
The rear buildup on the back of both smartphones is a rectangular rear camera module and Acerpure branding with huge battery capacity and the basic connectivity features such as Dual SIM 4G, Bluetooth 5.0 and USB Type C.
Expected Specifications of Acerone Liquid S162E4 & S272E4
| Feature | Acerone Liquid S162E4 | Acerone Liquid S272E4 |
| Display Size | 6.5-inch HD+ | 6.7-inch HD+ |
| Display Type | LCD (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) | LCD (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) |
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Custom MediaTek Helio P35 |
| RAM & Storage | 4GB RAM + 64GB (expandable up to 512GB) | 4GB RAM + 64GB (expandable up to 256GB) |
| Primary Camera | 16 MP + 0.08 MP | 20 MP + 0.3 MP |
| Selfie Camera | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Software | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| Connectivity | Dual SIM 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB Type-C | Dual SIM 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB Type-C |
| Price | ₹15,000 -₹20,000 (expected) | ₹20,000 -₹25,000 (expected) |
Performance and Software
Budget smartphones powered by MediaTek Helio P35 processors provide power efficiency and good performance, as Acerone Liquid S162E4 and S272E4 are based on these processors. These chipsets may not be gaming powerhouses, but they should be and should be more than capable of taking care of everyday tasks, social media, and streaming.
These models both run on Android 14 since you get to use the latest features, upgrades, and the security updates. Since the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage combination is standard for budget smartphones, the expandable storage items (up to 512GB on the S162E4 and 256GB on the S272E4) give the users additional flexibility.
Camera Capabilities: Decent but Basic
In terms of image, the Acerone Liquid S162E4 has a main camera of 16 megapixel and a 0.08 megapixel sensor on the back. Both the Liquid S272E4 features a 20 megapixel main sensor and a secondary 0.3 megapixel sensor for the offer.
Both the models have a 5 megapixel front camera for selfies and video calling. Despite that these are not very cutting edge specifications, they should be sufficient for normal photography and casual usage on social media.
Battery and Charging: Long-Lasting Power
One of the strong parts of both upcoming new Acer smartphones is battery life. These devices should have 5,000mAh batteries that should easily make a day’s worth of moderate to heavy usage.
However, Acer hasn’t revealed an official charging speed, but it seems these smartphones will be quick to charge with standard fast charging over USB Type-C if necessary.
Pricing and Availability
As confirmed, the new Acer smartphones will be exclusively available on Amazon India allowing customers all over the country to purchase from Amazon India. Exact pricing is not known but these phones are likely to be in the ₹15,000 to ₹50,000 price bracket aimed at budget and mid-range buyers.
The date of March 25 is when Nintendo will be launching and further details including the official pricing and offers for this handheld are rumoured to be due to be announced soon.
Final Thoughts: Can Acer Compete in the Smartphone Market?
The new Acer Smartphones Acerone Liquid S162E4 and S272E4 marks Acer’s comeback to the smartphone scene with the smartphones competing in the budget and middle range segment of India. The MediaTek processor, Android 14, large batteries inside and Gorilla Glass protection for your fingers make these the perfect phones for everyday folks.
However, new Acer Smartphones will have to aggressively price its smartphones and also provide strong software support, in order to have any lasting impact in the competitive market of other brands (Xiaomi, Samsung, Realme). It is up to Acer how well its comeback goes, with pricing strategy, and post launch experience with customers taking a considerable role.
Acer has its eyes on March 25 to reclaim its presence in India’s fiercely competitive smartphone market, all eyes on the Taiwan maker. Stay tuned for more updates!
