Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KG
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HTC Desire 620
#5422Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KG
HTC Desire 620
Performance
48.047.8
Camera
19.119.1
Display
19.145.4
Battery
19.720.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
37.945.0
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
19.127.9
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KG and HTC Desire 620 both feature a 5.0-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, but the Zenfone uses a TFT panel while the Desire employs a Super LCD, which may offer better color accuracy.
- In terms of performance, both devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset with identical CPU and GPU configurations, although the Zenfone has an advantage with 2GB of RAM compared to the Desire's 1GB.
- Both smartphones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Desire includes autofocus, potentially enhancing image quality.
- The Zenfone has a slightly smaller battery capacity at 2040 mAh compared to the Desire's 2100 mAh, which may result in marginally less battery life.
- Software-wise, the Zenfone runs Android 5.0 with ZenUI, while the Desire operates on Android 4.4.4 with Sense UI, indicating a more modern software experience for the Zenfone.
- Build quality shows the Zenfone is lighter at 140g, while the Desire is heavier at 160g, with the latter also being slightly thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KG
HTC Desire 620
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as HTC Desire 620 Dual SIM with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
TFT
Super 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
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 306
Adreno 306
Memory
8GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.0
8 MP, f/2.4, AF
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0, AF
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2040 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2040 mAh, removable
Li-Po 2100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
143.7 x 71.5 x 10.5 mm (5.66 x 2.81 x 0.41 in)
150.1 x 72.7 x 9.6 mm (5.91 x 2.86 x 0.38 in)
Weight
140 g
160 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Ceramic White, Silver, Sheer Gold, Glamour Red
Blue, Black, Gray, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), ZenUI
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), Sense UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer, proximity