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Asus Zenfone Go ZC500TG#5009

Released: 2015

Asus Zenfone Go ZC500TG

Overall Score

29.8

Category 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