Category Breakdown
alcatel Go Play
Asus Zenfone 5 A501CG (2015)
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.553.6
Summary
- The alcatel Go Play and Asus Zenfone 5 A501CG both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Go Play is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset with a quad-core CPU, while the Zenfone utilizes an Intel Atom Z2520 with a dual-core CPU, giving the Go Play a slight edge in multitasking due to its higher core count and RAM configuration.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Zenfone's f/2.0 aperture may provide better low-light performance, while the Go Play has a 5 MP front camera compared to the Zenfone's 2 MP.
- The Go Play has a 2500 mAh battery, which is larger than the Zenfone's 2110 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Go Play runs Android 5.0 Lollipop out of the box, while the Zenfone initially comes with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean but can be upgraded to Lollipop, providing a more modern experience on the Go Play.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Go Play
Asus Zenfone 5 A501CG (2015)
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015
2015
Description
N/A
Versions:Intel Atom Z2520, Dual-core 1.2 GHzIntel Atom Z2560, Dual-core 1.6 GHz
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 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
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Intel Atom Z2520
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
Adreno 306
PowerVR SGX544MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
2 MP, f/2.4
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, 720p@60fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
2110 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2110 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
143.3 x 73.3 x 9.2 mm (5.64 x 2.89 x 0.36 in)
148.2 x 72.8 x 10.3 mm (5.83 x 2.87 x 0.41 in)
Weight
N/A
145 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Dark Grey, Dark Red, Dark Green, Orange Blue, Pink, Lime Green, Blue, Orange
Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Cherry Red
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Yes
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

