Overall Score
36.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#4047)36.6
Performance(#5215)52.1
Camera(#6116)27.9
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#5278)22.6
Build(#1072)77.8
Connectivity(#4401)48.9
Audio(#1963)8.9
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Short Review
- The Asus Zenfone Live ZB501KL features a compact design with dimensions of 141.2 x 71.7 x 8 mm and a lightweight build at 120g, utilizing a glass front and aluminum back.
- Its 5.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing decent clarity with a pixel density of approximately 294 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset, paired with a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU and Adreno 306 GPU, supported by either 2GB or 3GB of RAM.
- The rear camera is a 13 MP unit capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the front-facing 5 MP camera caters to basic selfie needs.
- The battery capacity stands at 2650 mAh, which is non-removable and lacks fast charging or wireless capabilities.
- Running on Android 6.0 Marshmallow with ZenUI 3.5, the software experience is straightforward but may feel dated.
- 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 Shimmer Gold/Rose and Pink/Navy Black color options.
- Notably, it includes a headphone jack, catering to users who prefer wired audio.
- Overall, the Zenfone Live ZB501KL is a basic smartphone with essential features suitable for everyday tasks.
Specifications
General
Release Date2017
Announced2017
DescriptionAlso known as Asus Zenfone 3 Go
Display
Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 306
Memory16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, panorama
Front Camera5 MP, f/2.2, 1.4µm, AF
Front Camera FeaturesLED falsh
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity2650 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2650 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions141.2 x 71.7 x 8 mm (5.56 x 2.82 x 0.31 in)
Weight120 g
MaterialsGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
ColorsShimmer Gold/Rose, Pink/Navy Black
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow), ZenUI 3.5
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass