Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone C ZC451CG
BlackBerry Z10
Performance
31.351.8
Camera
19.119.1
Display
54.420.2
Battery
20.017.4
Build
67.983.4
Connectivity
39.552.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.225.8
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone C ZC451CG features a slightly larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the BlackBerry Z10 has a 4.2-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 768 x 1280 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone C is powered by an Intel Atom Z2520 chipset with 1GB RAM, whereas the Z10 uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus with 2GB RAM, offering superior multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the Zenfone C is 5 MP compared to the Z10's 8 MP, although both can record video at 1080p.
- Battery capacity is 2100 mAh for the Zenfone C, slightly higher than the Z10's 1800 mAh, but both lack fast charging.
- Both devices have a similar build quality with glass fronts and plastic backs, but the Zenfone C is slightly heavier.
- The Zenfone runs on Android 4.4.2, while the Z10 operates on BlackBerry OS 10, providing distinct software experiences tailored to their respective ecosystems.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone C ZC451CG
BlackBerry Z10
General
Release Date
2015
2013
Announced
2015
2013
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
4.2"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
768 x 1280 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~355 ppi density)
PPI
480
768
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom Z2520
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
PowerVR SGX544MP2
Adreno 225
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, f/2.0, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
VGA, f/2.8
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
1800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
136.5 x 67 x 10.9 mm (5.37 x 2.64 x 0.43 in)
130 x 65.6 x 9 mm (5.12 x 2.58 x 0.35 in)
Weight
150 g
137.5 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Cherry Red
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.07 W/kg (head) 1.07 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, 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 4.4.2 (KitKat)
BlackBerry OS 10, upgradable to 10.3.1
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

