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

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

6/7/2014 2:57 PM, updated: 5/12/2020 9:24 PM

Compare Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL) X Sony Xperia Z (3G) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2330
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB) Compare Sony Xperia Z X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2110
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Z (3G)

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15 Advantages Sony Xperia Z (3G)	vs	6 Advantages Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)
+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)25% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)30% Thinner	vs	10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+441 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	294 PPI
+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+(front) 2.1MP8% 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)
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2330 mAh10% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2110 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
146 grams (5.11 ounces)	vs	+145 grams (5.08 ounces)1% Lighter
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 4.4.4 KitKat	vs	+Android 5.0.2 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.0.2 Lollipop is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files

28 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR2

16GB (12GB available) / 16GB (13GB available)

Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+21 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Z (3G)	Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Z (3G)	Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia Z 3G L36h C6602, Sony Xperia Z HSPA+, Sony Yuga	Asus ZenFone 5 LTE (16GB + 2GB RAM)
Country or region available	feature not registered	feature not registered
Brand	Sony	Asus
Release date	2/1/2013	7/1/2014
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	71 x 135 millimeters (2.8 x 5.31 in)	72.8 x 148.2 millimeters (2.87 x 5.83 in)
Weight	146 grams (5.11 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Z (3G)	Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia Z (3G)	Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia Z (3G)	Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Z (3G)	Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	16GB (13GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Z (3G)	Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 Europe version: LTE (Bands 3, 7, 8, 20) EMEA version: LTE (Bands 3, 7, 8, 17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia Z (3G)	Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia Z (3G)	Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia Z (3G)	Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Z (3G)	Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia Z (3G)	Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Z (3G)	Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2330 mAh	2110 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	18 hours
Standby	530 hours (22.1 days)	353 hours (14.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Z (3G)	Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Purple • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 • Exmor RS mobile with HDR • Timescape UI • PlayNow • 3D surround sound • xLOUD • 16x digital zoom • 3D sweep panorama • Dust and water resistant Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Red, Gold • ASUS ZenUI 1.1 • Câmera com lentes Sony • Supports GloveTouch input Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Z (3G)	Asus Zenfone 5 (A500KL 16GB/2GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered

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

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

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Z (3G)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate