Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014)
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Lenovo A6000
#4345Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014)
Lenovo A6000
Performance
48.147.8
Camera
19.115.4
Display
56.556.5
Battery
20.220.8
Build
88.767.9
Connectivity
40.840.4
Audio
8.971.5
Overall
32.234.3
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG features a glass front with Gorilla Glass 3, a plastic back, and a heavier build at 145g, while the Lenovo A6000 has a lighter design at 128g with a similar glass front and plastic back.
- Both phones have a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution and pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone 5 is powered by a dual-core Intel Atom Z2580, offering potentially better performance in multi-threaded tasks compared to the quad-core Snapdragon 410 in the A6000, which is more efficient for basic tasks.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Zenfone 5 can record in 1080p, while the A6000 is limited to 720p.
- The A6000 has a slightly larger battery capacity at 2300mAh compared to the Zenfone 5's 2110mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Zenfone 5 runs Android 4.3 with an upgrade option to 5.0.2, while the A6000 comes with Android 4.4.4, providing a more updated experience out of the box.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014)
Lenovo A6000
General
Release Date
2014
2015, January 28
Announced
2014
2015, January 09
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
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 2.0 GHz
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR SGX544MP2
Adreno 306
Memory
8GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (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
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2110 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2110 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 2300 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)
141 x 70 x 8.2 mm (5.55 x 2.76 x 0.32 in)
Weight
145 g
128 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
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 / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA, 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, 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, dual speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity