Asus Zenfone 2 ZE500CL
#5815
Energizer Hardcase H500S
#6733Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 2 ZE500CL
Energizer Hardcase H500S
Performance
47.949.5
Camera
19.115.4
Display
56.519.1
Battery
21.824.2
Build
0.214.5
Connectivity
44.442.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.322.4
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone 2 ZE500CL features a solid build with an IPS LCD display, while the Energizer Hardcase H500S has a TFT display, both at 5.0 inches and 720 x 1280 resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by a dual-core Intel Atom Z2560, whereas the Energizer utilizes a quad-core Mediatek MT6737, offering different processing capabilities.
- The Zenfone's rear camera is 8 MP with 1080p video recording, while the Energizer boasts a 13 MP rear camera but only supports 720p video.
- Battery capacity favors the Energizer at 3000 mAh compared to the Zenfone's 2500 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Zenfone runs on Android 5.0 with ZenUI, while the Energizer operates on Android 7.0, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 2 ZE500CL
Energizer Hardcase H500S
General
Release Date
2015
2018
Announced
2015
2018
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT
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
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom Z2560
Mediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.6 GHz
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR SGX544MP2
Mali-T720
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash
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, non-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)
145.4 x 75 x 10.3 mm (5.72 x 2.95 x 0.41 in)
Weight
155 g
142.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Cherry Red
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.44 W/kg (head) 1.65 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/11.5 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
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 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity