Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KG
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Sony Xperia SP
#7042Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KG
Sony Xperia SP
Performance
48.050.3
Camera
19.119.1
Display
19.119.1
Battery
19.721.0
Build
0.214.8
Connectivity
37.955.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.120.8
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KG features a 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels and a pixel density of approximately 294 ppi, while the Sony Xperia SP has a slightly smaller 4.6-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of around 319 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor, offering better multitasking capabilities compared to the dual-core Snapdragon S4 Pro in the Xperia SP.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Xperia SP includes autofocus, which may enhance image quality.
- The Zenfone has a 2040 mAh battery, while the Xperia SP has a slightly larger 2370 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the Zenfone runs Android 5.0 with ZenUI, providing a more modern experience compared to the Xperia SP's Android 4.1, which is limited to Jelly Bean.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KG
Sony Xperia SP
General
Release Date
2015
2013
Announced
2015
2013
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony Xperia SP HSPA C5302, Sony Xperia SP LTE C5303, Sony Xperia SP LTE C5306
Display
Size
5"
4.6"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~319 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8960T Snapdragon S4 Pro
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait
GPU
Adreno 306
Adreno 320
Memory
8GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
8GB (5.8GB user available), 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (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, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0, AF
VGA
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
2040 mAh
2370 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2040 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2370 mAh, non-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)
130.6 x 67.1 x 10 mm (5.14 x 2.64 x 0.39 in)
Weight
140 g
155 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Ceramic White, Silver, Sheer Gold, Glamour Red
Black, White, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.63 W/kg (head) 1.08 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), ZenUI
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradаble to 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass