Asus Zenfone C ZC451CG
#5362
BlackBerry Z3
#5165Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone C ZC451CG
BlackBerry Z3
Performance
31.343.3
Camera
19.119.1
Display
54.455.2
Battery
20.021.8
Build
67.967.9
Connectivity
39.528.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.229.0
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone C ZC451CG features a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the BlackBerry Z3 has a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, resulting in slightly better pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by dual-core processors, but the BlackBerry Z3 utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset, which generally offers better performance compared to the Intel Atom Z2520 in the Zenfone.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the BlackBerry's aperture is slightly narrower at f/2.4 compared to f/2.0 on the Zenfone.
- The Zenfone has a smaller 2100 mAh battery, while the BlackBerry Z3 has a larger 2500 mAh capacity, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Zenfone runs on Android 4.4.2, while the BlackBerry Z3 operates on BlackBerry OS 10.2.1, which can be upgraded to 10.3.1, providing different user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone C ZC451CG
BlackBerry Z3
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
PPI
480
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom Z2520
Qualcomm MSM8230 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait 200
GPU
PowerVR SGX544MP2
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, f/2.0, AF
5 MP, f/2.4, 30mm (standard), AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
VGA, f/2.8
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
2100 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-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)
140 x 72.8 x 9.3 mm (5.51 x 2.87 x 0.37 in)
Weight
150 g
164 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Cherry Red
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
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, 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 4.4.2 (KitKat)
BlackBerry OS 10.2.1, upgradable to 10.3.1
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity