Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014)
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BlackBerry Z3
#5165Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014)
BlackBerry Z3
Performance
48.143.3
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.555.2
Battery
20.221.8
Build
88.767.9
Connectivity
40.828.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
32.229.0
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
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, f/2.0, AF
5 MP, f/2.4, 30mm (standard), AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP, f/2.4
1.1 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Cherry Red, Champagne Gold, Twilight Purple
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.18 W/kg (head)
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
BlackBerry OS 10.2.1, upgradable to 10.3.1
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity