Weighing in at just 110 grams (about 3.8 ounces), Acer’s Liquid Jade Z is one of the lightest phones around. And this 4G LTE Android phone should prove light on your wallet too: it’ll be available in select European markets this March for 199 euros. International availability hasn’t been confirmed, but that converts to about $225, £145 or AU$285.

Alas, it’s also a little light in the hardware department too. It has a 5-inch, HD IPS display and is powered by a 1.5GHz quad-core MediaTek processor paired with a meager 1GB of RAM. There’s also just 8GB of storage space, so you’ll need to rely on the microSD slot if you plan on grabbing many apps. The 2,300 mAh battery should offer a decent amount of battery life though, and the phone — which is available in white or black — also offers optional dual nano-SIMs.

The standout feature is likely to be its 13-megapixel camera, whose lens boats a fast f/1.8 aperture. That could make it useful in low light, but we’ll definitely need to put the camera through its paces to see how it holds up. If you’re more interested in taking selfies, there’s a 5-megapixel shooter up front. The Jade Z also offers Acer’s Dual Shot mode, which will take pictures or video from the front and rear cameras simultaneously, so you can create funky picture-in-picture effects.
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