Acer, the Taiwanese brand best known for its laptops and PC components, has recently entered the Indian smartphone market with the launch of the Acer Super ZX and Acer Super ZX Pro. The Super ZX is positioned as an entry-level device but stands out by offering segment-first features such as a Full HD+ display and a 64 MP rear camera with a Sony sensor. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC, which promises a balance of performance and efficiency.
To assess just how competitive the Super ZX is within its segment, we put the device through a series of synthetic benchmark tests as well as our standard gaming performance evaluations. The results were then analysed in comparison with one of the most popular budget smartphones currently available, the Xiaomi Redmi 14C (review)
Verdict
- AnTuTu: The AnTuTu benchmark app stimulates the CPU, GPU, memory, and software of the device to determine the overall performance of the handset. Despite Dimensity 6300’s higher CPU and GPU frequency, the Acer Super ZX scores around 6 percent lower than the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2-powered Redmi 14C. However, the difference is too minimal to make a difference in the real-life usage.
- Geekbench: The Geekbench app assesses the efficiency of the CPU’s single and multiple cores, determining how the processor handles light and intense tasks. Once again, the Redmi 14C scores higher in both single- and multi-core tests. The Redmi device scored 13 percent and 25 percent higher in the single- and multi-core tests.
- CPU Throttle: When a smartphone is pushed to its threshold (prolonged heavy usage), it automatically restricts its CPU frequency to prevent overheating and resulting performance instability. This is called CPU throttling, and we use the Burnout app to measure the performance drop-off at the time of throttling. The Acer Super ZX sustained higher maximum performance, but the gap is minimal.
- Gaming test: We play COD: Mobile, Real Racing 3, and BGMI for 30 minutes each on both devices to assess the gaming performance. We measured the temperature increase after each gaming session to see which device handles thermals better. Both smartphones heat up considerably, but with almost identical temperature increases. You can pick either of the two devices and enjoy a similar gaming experience.
| Smartphone | Overall temperature increase |
| Acer Super ZX | 44.6 degrees Celsius |
| Redmi 14C | 45 degrees Celsius |
The Redmi 14C is a better performer than the Acer offering, as it delivers better in synthetic benchmarks, indicating that it offers more raw power. However, the Acer Super ZX fares better in our CPU throttle and gaming tests, indicating that it is designed to provide more stable and consistent performance.
If you are looking for an entry-level powerhouse, the Redmi 14C can be purchased at a starting price of Rs 9,999 for the base variant. On the other hand, if you prioritise stable performance over raw power, the Acer Super ZX starts at Rs 9,990.
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Xiaomi Redmi 14C Images
