Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014)
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Samsung Galaxy Pop SHV
#4878Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014)
Samsung Galaxy Pop SHV
Performance
48.148.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.580.4
Battery
20.220.0
Build
88.717.6
Connectivity
40.849.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
32.230.6
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Pop SHV has a slightly smaller 4.65-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution, resulting in a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone is powered by a dual-core Intel Atom Z2580, whereas the Galaxy Pop utilizes a quad-core Exynos 4412, which may offer better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Zenfone has a slightly better selfie camera at 2 MP compared to the Pop's 1.9 MP.
- Battery capacity is similar, with the Zenfone at 2110 mAh and the Pop at 2100 mAh, both lacking fast charging or wireless charging.
- The Zenfone runs on Android 4.3, upgradable to 5.0.2, while the Galaxy Pop operates on Android 4.1.2 with TouchWiz UI, offering different software experiences.
- Build quality differs slightly, with the Zenfone being heavier and larger, featuring Gorilla Glass 3 on the front, while the Pop is lighter and more compact.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone 5 A500CG (2014)
Samsung Galaxy Pop SHV
General
Release Date
2014
2013
Announced
2014
2013
Description
N/A
For South Korea
Display
Size
5"
4.65"
Type
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~316 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom Z2580
Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 2.0 GHz
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
PowerVR SGX544MP2
Mali-400MP4
Memory
8GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB 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
Front Camera
2 MP, f/2.4
1.9 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
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)
134.2 x 68.1 x 9.1 mm (5.28 x 2.68 x 0.36 in)
Weight
145 g
134 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
N/A
Colors
Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Cherry Red, Champagne Gold, Twilight Purple
White, Orange, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.18 W/kg (head)
0.51 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
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 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI 5
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass