Asus Zenfone C ZC451CG
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Samsung Galaxy Ace 3
#6646Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone C ZC451CG
Samsung Galaxy Ace 3
Performance
31.338.4
Camera
19.115.4
Display
54.416.9
Battery
20.017.4
Build
67.985.0
Connectivity
39.551.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.222.8
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone C ZC451CG features a slightly larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, providing a better pixel density than the Samsung Galaxy Ace 3's 4.0-inch TFT display at 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by an Intel Atom Z2520 dual-core processor at 1.2 GHz, while the Galaxy Ace 3 offers a choice between a dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 or a 1.2 GHz Krait processor, with the latter providing better performance.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Zenfone supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Galaxy Ace 3 is limited to 720p.
- The Zenfone has a 2100 mAh battery, which is larger than the Galaxy Ace 3's 1800 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Both devices run on older versions of Android, with the Zenfone on KitKat and the Galaxy Ace 3 on Jelly Bean, impacting the software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, but the Zenfone is heavier at 150g compared to the Ace 3's 115g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone C ZC451CG
Samsung Galaxy Ace 3
General
Release Date
2015
2013
Announced
2015
2013
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 3G S7270; Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 LTE S7275; Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 S7272 Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
4.5"
4"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom Z2520
Broadcom BCM21664 (3G) / Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) (LTE)
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 (3G) / Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait (LTE)
GPU
PowerVR SGX544MP2
Broadcom VideoCore IV (3G) / Adreno 305 (LTE)
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM (3G), 8GB 1GB RAM (LTE)
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, f/2.0, AF
5 MP, f/2.6, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
VGA, f/2.8
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
1800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1800/1500 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)
121.2 x 62.7 x 9.8 mm (3G) / 121.2 x 62.7 x 10 mm (LTE)
Weight
150 g
115 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Cherry Red
Black, White, Dark Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.67 W/kg (head) 0.45 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2(14.4 - 3G)/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass