Asus Zenfone 2 ZE500CL
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Energizer Energy 500
#6257Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 2 ZE500CL
Energizer Energy 500
Performance
47.942.6
Camera
19.115.4
Display
56.556.5
Battery
21.824.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
44.433.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.324.6
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone 2 ZE500CL features a more compact and lighter build compared to the bulkier Energizer Energy 500, which is significantly heavier and thicker.
- Both devices have a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with identical resolution and pixel density, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone 2 is equipped with a dual-core Intel Atom processor and 2GB of RAM, providing a smoother experience than the quad-core Mediatek processor and 1GB of RAM found in the Energy 500.
- The camera capabilities differ notably, with the Zenfone 2 having an 8 MP rear camera and a 2 MP front camera, while the Energy 500 boasts a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, potentially delivering better photography results.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Energy 500 at 3000 mAh compared to the Zenfone 2's 2500 mAh, which may offer longer usage time.
- Finally, the Zenfone 2 runs on Android 5.0 with ZenUI, while the Energy 500 operates on the older Android 4.4, which may affect the software experience and available features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 2 ZE500CL
Energizer Energy 500
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
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
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom Z2560
Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.6 GHz
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR SGX544MP2
Mali-400MP2
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP, f/2.0
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
148.1 x 71.5 x 10.9 mm (5.83 x 2.81 x 0.43 in)
152.3 x 80.6 x 18.8 mm (6.00 x 3.17 x 0.74 in)
Weight
155 g
284 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Cherry Red
Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM/ Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.0 (Lollipop), ZenUI
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer