Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 256GB) vs BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 5Z vs BlackBerry Priv phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/26/2018 9:01 AM, updated: 9/28/2020 10:56 PM

Compare BlackBerry Priv X Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 256GB) 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
IPS

1080x2246

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3) Compare Asus Zenfone 5Z X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.4"
AMOLED

1440x2560

18
MP

2mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3410
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 256GB)

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!

19 Advantages Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 256GB)	vs	6 Advantages BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)
+2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core67% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core
+8GB LPDDR4X167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+256GB (240GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (22GB available)
+165 grams (5.78 ounces)16% Lighter	vs	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)19% Thinner	vs	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+6.2"15% Larger screen	vs	5.4"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 8MP11% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 18MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps78% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2246 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels52% Higher resolution screen
402 PPI	vs	+544 PPI35% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/2.55" inches	vs	+1/2.4" inches6% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
3300 mAh	vs	+3410 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

26 Common items in both devices

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

4K UHD (3840x2160)

4G LTE-A

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📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 256GB)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 256GB)	Priv (STV100-3)
Other model names	Asus Zenfone 5z 8GB RAM (ZS621KL), ASUS_Z01RD	BlackBerry Privilege STV100-3, RIM Venice
Country or region available	India	(Latin America), Australia, Canada, China, Philippines, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia
Brand	Asus	BlackBerry
Release date	6/1/2018	11/6/2015
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.65 x 153 millimeters (2.98 x 6.02 in)	77.2 x 147 millimeters (3.04 x 5.79 in)
Weight	165 grams (5.78 ounces)	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 256GB)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	6.2" inches	5.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2246 pixels (18.7:9)	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	544 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	550nits[typ]	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 256GB)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 10	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 256GB)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.7GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 418
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 256GB)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	256GB (240GB available) UFS 2.1	32GB (22GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 256GB)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	800/100 Mbps	450/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat15 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,18,19,20,26,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat9 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2300/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,20,25,28,29,30), TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 256GB)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.012mm1/4"1.12µmFF	18 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4896x3672 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.4" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 256GB)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 256GB)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 256GB)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 256GB)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 256GB)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	3410 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	25 hours (1 days)	24 hours (1 day)
Standby	feature not registered	420 hours (17.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 256GB)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Midnight Blue, Meteor Silver • 2.5D curved glass screen • 95% DCI-P3 coverage • Supports glove touch • ASUS ZenUI 5.0 • 24-bit/192kHz audio • DTS sound (only headphones)	• Colors: Black • LED notification • Quick Charge 2.0 (60% in 30min)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 256GB)	BlackBerry Priv (STV100-3)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.04W/kg (head), 0.37W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.2W/kg (head), 1.477W/kg (body)	feature not registered