
Overall Score
53.9Category 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