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BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G vs Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G vs Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG) X BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G 04Points
2.8"
TFT

640x480

5
MP
768MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

vs
20Points Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB) Compare BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G X
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2110
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)

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!

Bold Touch 9900 4G} 4 Advantages BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4G vs Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)} 20 Advantages Asus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)
+8GB (6.54GB available)31%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (5GB available)
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)12%
Lighter
vs145 grams (5.08 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.6GHz 32bit Dual-core52%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
768MB LPDDR2vs+1GB LPDDR233%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)vs+10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)2%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
640x480 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
286 PPIvs+294 PPI3%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"vs+5"79%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP63%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps192%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1230 mAhvs+2110 mAh72%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

16 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
3G+ HSPA+
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+9 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GAsus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)
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ModelBold Touch 9900 4GZenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)
Other model namesT-Mobile BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GAsus Zenfone 5 2014 (1GB RAM)
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandBlackBerryAsus
Release date9/1/20114/11/2014
Depth10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)66 x 115 millimeters (2.6 x 4.53 in)72.8 x 148.2 millimeters (2.87 x 5.83 in)
Weight130 grams (4.55 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GAsus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size2.8" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~32% (screen-to-body ratio)~63.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution640x480 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)286 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GAsus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)
System versionBlackBerry OS 7.0Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateBlackBerry OS 7.1Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GAsus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T32bit: Intel Clover Trail Plus Z2560
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.6GHz Intel Atom (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205PowerVR SGX544 MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GAsus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)
RAM memory768MB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (6.54GB available)8GB (5GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GAsus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 900/1700/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

πŸ“· Camera

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GAsus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GAsus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (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

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GAsus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMAMP3, WAV, eAAC+

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GAsus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GAsus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GAsus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1230 mAh2110 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.9 hours18 hours
Standby307 hours (12.8 days)353 hours (14.7 days)

βž• Other features

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GAsus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)
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 callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Black, White
β€’ Optical trackpad
β€’ OpenGL 2.0
β€’ Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot
β€’ LBS
β€’ UMA
β€’ Java framework
β€’ Colors: Black, White, Red, Purple, Gold
β€’ ASUS ZenUI 1.1
β€’ CΓ’mera com lentes Sony
β€’ Supports GloveTouch input
β€’ Java framework

☒️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 4GAsus Zenfone 5 (A501CG 8GB/1GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.18W/kg (head)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.53W/kg (head)
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