Asus Zenfone Go ZC500TG
#5009
BlackBerry Z3
#5165Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone Go ZC500TG
BlackBerry Z3
Performance
41.943.3
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.555.2
Battery
19.721.8
Build
67.967.9
Connectivity
32.628.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
29.829.0
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone Go ZC500TG and BlackBerry Z3 both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display, but the Zenfone offers a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels compared to the Z3's 540 x 960 pixels, resulting in better pixel density and clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by a quad-core Mediatek MT6580, while the Z3 utilizes a dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400, which may lead to better multitasking on the Zenfone.
- The Zenfone's rear camera is superior at 8 MP versus the Z3's 5 MP, although both can record 1080p video.
- The Z3 has a larger battery capacity at 2500 mAh compared to the Zenfone's 2070 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Both devices run different operating systems, with the Zenfone using Android 5.1 and the Z3 on BlackBerry OS 10.2.1, which may affect user experience and app availability.
- Build quality is similar, with both having a glass front and plastic back, but the Zenfone is lighter at 135g compared to the Z3's 164g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone Go ZC500TG
BlackBerry Z3
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
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
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8230 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait 200
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 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
2070 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2070 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
144.5 x 71 x 10 mm (5.69 x 2.80 x 0.39 in)
140 x 72.8 x 9.3 mm (5.51 x 2.87 x 0.37 in)
Weight
135 g
164 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White, 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
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
BlackBerry OS 10.2.1, upgradable to 10.3.1
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity