Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML
#5099
Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL
#5085Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML
Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
55.555.5
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in better pixel density compared to the 5.0-inch 720 x 1280 display of the Zenfone Go ZB500KL.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone 2 is powered by an Intel Atom Z3580 or Z3560 chipset, offering superior processing capabilities over the Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 in the Zenfone Go.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera and 5 MP front camera, but their performance may vary due to differences in processing power.
- The Zenfone 2 has a 3000 mAh battery, providing longer usage time compared to the 2600 mAh battery of the Zenfone Go.
- Software-wise, the Zenfone 2 runs on Android 5.0 with an upgrade option to 6.0, while the Zenfone Go comes with Android 6.0 out of the box.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, but the Zenfone 2 is slightly heavier and bulkier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML
Asus Zenfone Go ZB500KL
General
Release Date
2015
2016
Announced
2015
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom Z3580 (4 GB RAM model)Intel Atom Z3560 (2 GB RAM model)
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.3 GHz (4 GB RAM model)Quad-core 1.8 GHz (2 GB RAM model)
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR G6430
Adreno 306
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.0
5 MP, f/2.0, AF
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
18W wired, 60% in 40 min
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
152.5 x 77.2 x 10.9 mm (6.00 x 3.04 x 0.43 in)
143.7 x 70.9 x 11.3 mm (5.66 x 2.79 x 0.44 in)
Weight
170 g
150 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Osmium Black, Sheer Gold, Glacier Gray, Glamor Red, Ceramic White
Glacier Gray, Sheer Gold, Silver Blue, Glamour Red, Charcoal Black, Pearl White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Hybrid Dual SIM (Dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
OS Version
Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes