Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014)
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LG Zone 4
#4241Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014)
LG Zone 4
Performance
48.153.4
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
20.221.8
Build
88.767.9
Connectivity
40.845.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
32.235.2
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG features a glass front with Gorilla Glass 3 and a plastic back, while the LG Zone 4 has a glass front and plastic back, both offering similar build quality but with the Zenfone being slightly thicker.
- Both phones have a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing comparable visual clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by a dual-core Intel Atom Z2580, while the Zone 4 utilizes a quad-core Snapdragon 425, with the latter offering better multitasking capabilities due to its higher RAM at 16GB.
- Camera specifications are similar, with both having an 8 MP rear camera and 1080p video recording, but the Zone 4 has a superior 5 MP front camera for selfies.
- The Zenfone's battery capacity is 2110 mAh, whereas the Zone 4 has a larger 2500 mAh battery, potentially offering better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Zenfone runs Android 4.3, upgradable to 5.0.2, while the Zone 4 operates on Android 7.1.2, providing a more updated user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014)
LG Zone 4
General
Release Date
2014
2018
Announced
2014
2018
Description
N/A
For VerizonAlso known as LG X2 in Korea
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 MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 2.0 GHz
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR SGX544MP2
Adreno 308
Memory
8GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 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, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP, f/2.4
5 MP
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
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2110 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2500 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)
144.8 x 71.9 x 7.9 mm (5.70 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
Weight
145 g
140.3 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
Moroccan Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.18 W/kg (head)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.2, A2DP, LE
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 7.1.2 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity