Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KG
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Sony Xperia SP
#7938Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KG
Sony Xperia SP
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
67.567.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.953.0
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0
8 MP, f/2.4, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.0, AF
VGA
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Ceramic White, Silver, Sheer Gold, Glamour Red
Black, White, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), ZenUI
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradаble to 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), ZenUI
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradаble to 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes