Overall Score
54.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#6098)54.5
Performance(#8917)54.3
Camera(#5755)42.1
Display(#4715)70.5
Battery(#7916)43.5
Build(#6383)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Asus Zenfone Go T500
Short Review
- The Asus Zenfone Go T500 features a compact design with dimensions of 146 x 73 x 9.9 mm and a weight of 153g, available in black and white.
- It sports a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 294 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset, a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU, and 2GB of RAM, which handles basic tasks adequately.
- The rear camera offers an 8 MP sensor with autofocus, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the 5 MP front camera is suitable for selfies.
- Battery capacity stands at 2500 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging options available.
- The device runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat), which may feel outdated compared to newer versions.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, but it lacks 5G support and NFC.
- The phone has a microUSB 2.0 port and a standard headphone jack.
- Overall, it provides a basic smartphone experience with essential features.
- Special features are limited, focusing primarily on core functionalities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2016
Announced2016
DescriptionAlso known as Asus Zenfone Go LTE T500
Display
Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 306
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera8 MP
Main Camera Details8 MP, AF
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2500 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 2500 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions146 x 73 x 9.9 mm (5.75 x 2.87 x 0.39 in)
Weight153 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.4 (KitKat)
OS VersionAndroid 4.4 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes