Conclusion

As long as you never lose sight of what the Acer Liquid M220 is supposed to be – an affordable, entry-level smartphone – you’ll likely be satisfied with it.

For what it is, Acer’s first US smartphone offering impresses. It has great battery life and offers all of the same functionality of other Windows Phone 8.1 devices (whether or not this appeals to you is another issue all together), just for a much lower price point.

Sure, the lowered cost means modest specs and a hit to its display quality, but what the Liquid M220 lacks in flair it makes up for in utility.

If you’re considering the purchase of the Acer Liquid M220 and come into it with the right expectations, then you won’t be disappointed.

Acer Liquid M220, an $80 smartphone

Pros:

• Highly affordable
• Great battery life
• Small footprint

Cons:

• 3G only
• Poor display
• Mediocre (though not as bad as you’d think!) performance/specs