
Overall Score
55.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#5159)55.4
Performance(#8930)54.3
Camera(#5760)42.1
Display(#4737)70.5
Battery(#7941)43.5
Build(#426)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Asus Zenfone Go ZC500TG
Short Review
- The Asus Zenfone Go ZC500TG features a simple design with a glass front, plastic back, and frame, weighing 135g and measuring 144.5 x 71 x 10 mm.
- Its 5.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 294 ppi.
- Performance is powered by a Mediatek MT6580 chipset with a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and Mali-400MP2 GPU, supported by options of 8GB or 16GB storage and 2GB RAM.
- The rear camera is an 8 MP unit with f/2.0 aperture capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the front camera is a basic 2 MP.
- The battery capacity is 2070 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 5.1 (Lollipop), the software experience is relatively straightforward.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and microUSB 2.0, but it lacks 5G and NFC support.
- The phone is available in black, white, and red colors.
- Overall, it provides essential features without advanced specifications.
- Special features are minimal, focusing on basic functionality.
Specifications
General
Release Date2015
Announced2015
DescriptionN/A
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
ChipsetMediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-400MP2
Memory8GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera8 MP
Main Camera Details8 MP, f/2.0, AF
Front Camera2 MP
Front Camera Details2 MP, f/2.4
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2070 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 2070 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions144.5 x 71 x 10 mm (5.69 x 2.80 x 0.39 in)
Weight135 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White, 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, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 5.1 (Lollipop)
OS VersionAndroid 5.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes