Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014)
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Asus Zenfone Go ZC500TG
#5009Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014)
Asus Zenfone Go ZC500TG
Performance
48.141.9
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
20.219.7
Build
88.767.9
Connectivity
40.832.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
32.229.8
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG features a slightly heavier build at 145g compared to the lighter 135g of the Zenfone Go ZC500TG, with both having a plastic frame and glass front.
- Both models share a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone 5 is powered by a dual-core Intel Atom Z2580, while the Zenfone Go utilizes a quad-core Mediatek MT6580, providing different processing capabilities.
- Both smartphones have an 8 MP rear camera and 2 MP front camera, delivering comparable photographic performance.
- The Zenfone 5 has a slightly larger battery capacity at 2110mAh versus the 2070mAh of the Zenfone Go, but both lack fast charging.
- Software-wise, the Zenfone Go runs on a newer Android 5.1 Lollipop, while the Zenfone 5 can be upgraded to this version from Android 4.3 Jelly Bean.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014)
Asus Zenfone Go ZC500TG
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
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 Z2580
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 2.0 GHz
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR SGX544MP2
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
8GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP, f/2.4
2 MP, f/2.4
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
2070 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2110 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2070 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)
144.5 x 71 x 10 mm (5.69 x 2.80 x 0.39 in)
Weight
145 g
135 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
Black, White, 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
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass