Category Breakdown
alcatel 1L (2021)
Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
55.555.5
Summary
- The alcatel 1L (2021) features a larger 6.1-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels, while the Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL has a smaller 5.0-inch display at 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the alcatel is powered by a Mediatek Helio A20 chipset with a higher clock speed compared to the Snapdragon 410 in the Asus, although both devices have 2GB of RAM.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera and 5 MP front camera, but the alcatel has a slightly wider aperture at f/1.9 for the rear camera.
- The alcatel 1L has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the 2600 mAh battery in the Zenfone Go.
- Additionally, the alcatel runs on Android 11 (Go edition), offering a more updated software experience than the Zenfone Go, which operates on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow).
- Both devices have similar build materials and connectivity options, but the alcatel is heavier and bulkier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel 1L (2021)
Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL
General
Release Date
2021, January 12
2016
Announced
2021, January 12
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.1"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6761D Helio A20 (12 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 306
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, AF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.0, AF
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
155.9 x 74.5 x 9.9 mm (6.14 x 2.93 x 0.39 in)
143.7 x 70.9 x 11.3 mm (5.66 x 2.79 x 0.44 in)
Weight
179 g
150 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Power Grey, Twilight Blue
Glacier Gray, Sheer Gold, Silver Blue, Glamour Red, Charcoal Black, Pearl White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Hybrid Dual SIM (Dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 11 (Go edition)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
OS Version
Android 11 (Go edition)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

