Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014)
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BlackBerry Z3
#6376Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014)
BlackBerry Z3
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
42.142.0
Display
70.570.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
54.554.4
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing a sharper image compared to the BlackBerry Z3's 5.0-inch IPS LCD with a lower resolution of 540 x 960 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by a dual-core Intel Atom Z2580 at 2.0 GHz, while the Z3 uses a dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 at 1.2 GHz, resulting in better processing capabilities for the Zenfone.
- The Zenfone's rear camera has 8 MP with f/2.0 aperture, outperforming the Z3's 5 MP camera, although both can record 1080p video.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Z3 at 2500 mAh compared to the Zenfone's 2110 mAh, which may offer longer usage time.
- Both devices run different operating systems, with the Zenfone on Android 4.3 (upgradable to Lollipop) and the Z3 on BlackBerry OS 10.2.1 (upgradable to 10.3.1), catering to different software experiences.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, but the Zenfone is slightly bulkier and heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014)
BlackBerry Z3
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
PPI
720
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom Z2580
Qualcomm MSM8230 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 2.0 GHz
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait 200
GPU
PowerVR SGX544MP2
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
5 MP, f/2.4, 30mm (standard), AF
Front Camera
2 MP
1.1 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP, f/2.4
1.1 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2110 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2110 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
148.2 x 72.8 x 10.3 mm (5.83 x 2.87 x 0.41 in)
140 x 72.8 x 9.3 mm (5.51 x 2.87 x 0.37 in)
Weight
145 g
164 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Cherry Red, Champagne Gold, Twilight Purple
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
BlackBerry OS 10.2.1, upgradable to 10.3.1
OS Version
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
BlackBerry OS 10.2.1, upgradable to 10.3.1
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes