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Asus Zenfone 5 A501CG (2015)

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Category Breakdown

alcatel Go Play
Asus Zenfone 5 A501CG (2015)
Performance
47.831.4
Camera
19.135.2
Display
56.556.5
Battery
21.820.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
40.240.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.025.6

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

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, AF
8 MP, f/2.0, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash
LED flash

Front Camera

5 MP
2 MP, f/2.4

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, 720p@60fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo 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 & Safety

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

Colors

Dark Grey, Dark Red, Dark Green, Orange Blue, Pink, Lime Green, Blue, Orange
Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Cherry Red

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Yes
Accelerometer, proximity, compass