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Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KG#6821

Released: 2015

Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KG

Overall Score

53.9

Category Breakdown

Overall(#6821)53.9
Performance(#8931)54.3
Camera(#5761)42.1
Display(#6375)67.5
Battery(#7942)43.5
Build(#6396)70.8

Comparisons Featuring Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KG

Short Review

  • The Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KG features a compact design with dimensions of 143.7 x 71.5 x 10.5 mm and a weight of 140g, making it comfortable to hold.
  • Its 5.0-inch TFT display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 294 ppi, adequate for everyday use.
  • Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset, a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU, and 2GB of RAM, providing decent multitasking capabilities.
  • The 8 MP rear camera captures images with an f/2.0 aperture and supports 1080p video recording, while the 5 MP front camera is suitable for selfies.
  • Battery capacity stands at 2040 mAh, which supports standard usage but lacks fast or wireless charging options.
  • The device runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop, upgradable to 6.0 Marshmallow, with ZenUI offering a customized user experience.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
  • The phone is available in multiple colors, including Black and Ceramic White.
  • Notably, it lacks water resistance and stereo speakers, but retains a headphone jack for audio.
  • Overall, the Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KG provides a balanced feature set for its time.

Specifications

General

Release Date2015
Announced2015
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size5"
TypeTFT
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 306
Memory8GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera8 MP
Main Camera Details8 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP, f/2.0, AF
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS
Night Mode
RAW Support

Battery

Capacity2040 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2040 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions143.7 x 71.5 x 10.5 mm (5.66 x 2.81 x 0.41 in)
Weight140 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, Ceramic White, Silver, Sheer Gold, Glamour Red
Foldable

Connectivity

SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Software

Operating SystemAndroid 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), ZenUI
OS VersionAndroid 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), ZenUI

Security

Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes