Asus Zenfone 2 vs Sony Xperia Z3: Comparison of Features, Specs

By Virnelli Mercader, Christian Post Contributor Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Those who have been searching for a smartphone with premium specs at an affordable price should look no further than the Asus Zenfone 2. The newly released phone has the sleek design, big display, and great camera that can be found in more expensive devices, but how will it hold up compared to Sony's current flagship, the Xperia Z3? The Z3 has consistently garnered high marks for its durability, amazing camera, and bright display which allows it to go head to head with other Android devices in the market.

Here, we compare the two devices.

Design:
The Zenfone 2 has a premium feel with its brushed metal back cover and gently curved edges. The phone measures 6 x 3.04 x 0.43 inches and weighs 6 ounces. It's available in Osmium Black, Glacier Gray, Glamour Red, Sheer Gold, and Ceramic White.

Meanwhile, the Xperia Z3 has a glass covered front and rear, and is IP 68 rated, making it dust and water resistant. It measures 5.75 x 2.83 x 0.29 inches and weighs 5.36 ounces and is available in white, black, copper gold, silver green.

Features:
The Zenfone 2 comes with a 5.5-inch full HD display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 and pixel density of 403ppi. It's protected by a layer of Gorilla Glass 3, which guards it from scratches. In contrast, the Z3 has a smaller 5.2-inch display with the same resolution as the Zenfone 2, but with a pixel density count of 424ppi.

The Sony phone runs on Android 4.4 KitKat, while the Asus device comes with the Android 5.0 Lollipop. The Z3 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 quad-core processor, while the Zenfone 2 has an Intel Atom quad-core chip.

The Zenfone 2 comes in 32GB and 64GB storage options, while the Xperia Z3 comes in 16GB and 32GB variants.

The Z3's 20.7MP rear camera trumps that of the Zenfone 2's 13MP rear facing shooter. However, the Asus phone has a better front facing camera—it's a 5MP Dual LED camera, while the Sony phone has a 2.2MP front shooter.

Price:
The Asus Zenfone 2 costs $200, while the Sony Xperia Z3 costs $630.