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Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB) vs Sony Xperia T3 (3G)

Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL) vs Sony Xperia T3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia T3 X Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB) 10Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2110
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.3"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)} 10 Advantages Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB) vs Xperia T3 (3G)} 7 Advantages Sony Xperia T3 (3G)
+2GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+16GB (13GB available)160%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (5GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDXC
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)2%
Lighter
vs148 grams (5.18 ounces)
+294 PPI6%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs277 PPI
+(front) 2MP108%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1MP
+Android 5.0.2 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.0.2 Lollipop is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core17%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)vs+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)47%
Thinner
5"vs+5.3"6%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2110 mAhvs+2500 mAh18%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

24 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
720x1280 pixels
(back) 8MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+17 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)Sony Xperia T3 (3G)
ModelZenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)Xperia T3 (3G)
Other model namesAsus ZenFone 5 LTE (16GB + 2GB RAM)Sony Xperia T3 3G D5102, Sony Xperia T3 D5102, Sony Seagull
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandAsusSony
Release date7/1/20146/1/2014
Depth10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)7 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)72.8 x 148.2 millimeters (2.87 x 5.83 in)77 x 150.7 millimeters (3.03 x 5.93 in)
Weight145 grams (5.08 ounces)148 grams (5.18 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)Sony Xperia T3 (3G)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches5.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI277 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)Sony Xperia T3 (3G)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0.2 Lollipopfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)Sony Xperia T3 (3G)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8228
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305 400MhzQualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)Sony Xperia T3 (3G)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)
eMMC 4.5
8GB (5GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)Sony Xperia T3 (3G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4
Europe version:
LTE (Bands 3, 7, 8, 20)
EMEA version:
LTE (Bands 3, 7, 8, 17)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“· Camera

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)Sony Xperia T3 (3G)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)Sony Xperia T3 (3G)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels1280x720 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)Sony Xperia T3 (3G)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, XviD, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)Sony Xperia T3 (3G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)Sony Xperia T3 (3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)Sony Xperia T3 (3G)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2110 mAh2500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy18 hours14 hours
Standby353 hours (14.7 days)666.7 hours (27.8 days)

βž• Other features

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)Sony Xperia T3 (3G)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Black, White, Red, Gold
β€’ ASUS ZenUI 1.1
β€’ CΓ’mera com lentes Sony
β€’ Supports GloveTouch input
β€’ Java framework
β€’ Colors: Black, White, Purple
β€’ USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3
β€’ Visor TRILUMINOS
β€’ Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
β€’ Sony Exmor RS sensor
β€’ Sony ClearAudio+
β€’ ANT+ support
β€’ WiFi Miracast
β€’ Java framework

☒️ Radiation rate

Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)Sony Xperia T3 (3G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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