Asus Zenfone 2 ZE500CL
#7314
Coolpad Mega 3
#5909Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 2 ZE500CL
Coolpad Mega 3
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.654.5
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone 2 ZE500CL features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Coolpad Mega 3 has a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of 267 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by a dual-core Intel Atom Z2560, whereas the Mega 3 utilizes a quad-core Mediatek MT6737, offering slightly better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Zenfone supports 1080p video recording, while the Mega 3 is limited to 720p.
- The Zenfone's battery capacity is 2500 mAh, compared to the Mega 3's 3050 mAh, providing the latter with a longer potential usage time.
- Software-wise, the Zenfone runs on Android 5.0 with ZenUI, while the Mega 3 operates on Android 6.0 with Cool UI, offering a more updated software experience.
- Build quality shows the Zenfone is slightly heavier and thicker than the Mega 3, which is lighter and slimmer.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 2 ZE500CL
Coolpad Mega 3
General
Release Date
2015
2016
Announced
2015
2016
Description
N/A
Also known as Coolpad 3503I
Display
Size
5"
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 (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom Z2560
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.6 GHz
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR SGX544MP2
Mali-T860
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB 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, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP, f/2.0
8 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
3050 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3050 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
148.1 x 71.5 x 10.9 mm (5.83 x 2.81 x 0.43 in)
152 x 77 x 8.2 mm (5.98 x 3.03 x 0.32 in)
Weight
155 g
170 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Cherry Red
Champagne White, Moondust Grey, Gold White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (max 2 at a time)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.0 (Lollipop), ZenUI
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Cool UI
OS Version
Android 5.0 (Lollipop), ZenUI
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Cool UI
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes