
Overall Score
29.8Category Breakdown
Overall(#5009)29.8
Performance(#6532)41.9
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#6151)19.7
Build(#1786)67.9
Connectivity(#6289)32.6
Audio(#1963)8.9
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
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, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash
Front Camera2 MP, f/2.4
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity2070 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 2070 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions144.5 x 71 x 10 mm (5.69 x 2.80 x 0.39 in)
Weight135 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
ColorsBlack, White, Red
Foldable✗
SARN/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass