Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014)
#5885
Motorola Moto G (3rd gen)
#5111Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014)
Motorola Moto G (3rd gen)
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.142.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
54.555.5
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG and Motorola Moto G (3rd gen) both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by a dual-core Intel Atom Z2580, while the Moto G utilizes a quad-core Snapdragon 410, which may provide better multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the Moto G is superior with a 13 MP rear sensor compared to the Zenfone's 8 MP, and it also includes HDR video recording.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Moto G at 2470 mAh versus the Zenfone's 2110 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Both devices have a plastic frame and Gorilla Glass front, but the Moto G is slightly heavier and thicker.
- The Zenfone runs on Android 4.3, upgradable to 5.0.2, while the Moto G comes with Android 5.1.1, upgradable to 6.0, providing a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014)
Motorola Moto G (3rd gen)
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
N/A
Also known as Motorola Moto G (Gen 3), Motorola Moto G3
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom Z2580
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 2.0 GHz
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR SGX544MP2
Adreno 306
Memory
8GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP, f/2.4
5 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2110 mAh
2470 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2110 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2470 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
148.2 x 72.8 x 10.3 mm (5.83 x 2.87 x 0.41 in)
142.1 x 72.4 x 11.6 mm (5.59 x 2.85 x 0.46 in)
Weight
145 g
155 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Cherry Red, Champagne Gold, Twilight Purple
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, 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, LE, aptX
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
OS Version
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0.2 (Lollipop)
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes