Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014)
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Asus Zenfone C ZC451CG
#5362Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014)
Asus Zenfone C ZC451CG
Performance
48.131.3
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.554.4
Battery
20.220.0
Build
88.767.9
Connectivity
40.839.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
32.228.2
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG features a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing a sharper image compared to the 4.5-inch display of the Zenfone C ZC451CG, which has a lower resolution of 480 x 854 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone 5 is powered by a dual-core 2.0 GHz Intel Atom Z2580 chipset, while the Zenfone C uses a slower dual-core 1.2 GHz Z2520, resulting in better overall performance for the Zenfone 5.
- The camera capabilities also differ, with the Zenfone 5 offering an 8 MP rear camera versus the 5 MP on the Zenfone C, although both can record 1080p video.
- Battery capacity is similar, with the Zenfone 5 at 2110 mAh and the Zenfone C at 2100 mAh, but the Zenfone 5 has a slightly better build quality with Gorilla Glass 3.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the Zenfone 5 upgradable to Lollipop and the Zenfone C operating on KitKat.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014)
Asus Zenfone C ZC451CG
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
PPI
720
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Oleophobic coating
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom Z2580
Intel Atom Z2520
CPU
Dual-core 2.0 GHz
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
PowerVR SGX544MP2
PowerVR SGX544MP2
Memory
8GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
5 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP, f/2.4
VGA, f/2.8
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2110 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2110 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
148.2 x 72.8 x 10.3 mm (5.83 x 2.87 x 0.41 in)
136.5 x 67 x 10.9 mm (5.37 x 2.64 x 0.43 in)
Weight
145 g
150 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Cherry Red, Champagne Gold, Twilight Purple
Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Cherry Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.18 W/kg (head)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity