Category Breakdown
alcatel A3 XL
Asus Zenfone Go ZB551KL
Performance
42.953.7
Camera
19.119.1
Display
45.956.5
Battery
24.225.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
46.447.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.328.5
Summary
- The alcatel A3 XL features a larger 6.0-inch IPS FL LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Asus Zenfone Go ZB551KL has a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 267 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the A3 XL is powered by a Mediatek MT8735B chipset with a quad-core 1.1 GHz CPU, whereas the Zenfone Go utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 with a faster quad-core 1.6 GHz CPU, along with more RAM options.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, capable of recording 1080p video, but the Zenfone Go's camera has a wider aperture of f/2.0.
- Battery capacity is similar, with the A3 XL at 3000 mAh and the Zenfone Go at 3010 mAh, both lacking fast charging and wireless charging.
- The A3 XL runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, offering a more recent software experience compared to the Zenfone Go, which operates on Android 5.1 Lollipop.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel A3 XL
Asus Zenfone Go ZB551KL
General
Release Date
2017
2016
Announced
2017
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6"
5.5"
Type
IPS FL LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT8735B
Qualcomm MSM8928 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-T720MP2
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP or 13 MP, AF
8 MP or 13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP or 8 MP
5 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3010 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3010 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
165 x 82.5 x 7.9 mm (6.50 x 3.25 x 0.31 in)
151 x 76.9 x 10.7 mm (5.94 x 3.03 x 0.42 in)
Weight
N/A
160 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Sideral Gray/Silver, White/Silver, White/Blue, White/Fuchsia, White/Yellow, Gold
Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Lake Blue, Glacier Gray, Sheer Gold, Glamour Red, Floral Pink, Silver Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-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, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity

